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Reports To:
Manager II Accounting
Position Status:
FT FullTime
Posted Pay Range:
$27.78 $34.73
Advance Your Accounting Career at CWI as an Accountant II!
Are you a detailoriented accounting professional looking for an opportunity to analyze financial data process grant invoices and support workforce development initiatives The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Accountant II to apply accounting principles in preparing financial reports reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with federal state and local grants.
Why Join CWI
At CWI we are dedicated to student success and workforce development. As an Accountant II you will play a key role in financial analysis grant invoicing and budgeting helping to ensure the financial integrity of our programs.
Benefits:
CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education including premium healthcare plans 11 employer retirement contributions tuition discounts and personal leave.
Strategic Financial Role:
Analyze revenue trends perform reconciliations and ensure compliance with grant agreements.
Impactful Work in Higher Education:
Support workforce development student clubs and institutional growth through financial guidance.
Collaborative & GrowthOriented Environment:
Engage with college stakeholders business office staff and grant administrators to drive financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Budget Management
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and collaborate with Workforce Development leadership and other college personnel to review budget levels.
Recommend expenditure controls to ensure financial efficiency.
Accounting & Reconciliation
Compile and analyze accounting data for accuracy and completeness.
Perform general ledger reconciliations for accounts such as cash receivables payroll liabilities and fixed assets.
Resolve discrepancies by preparing reconciling journal entries.
Grant Accounting & Compliance
Prepare federal state and local grant invoices as defined in grant agreements.
Maintain accurate documentation to support audit compliance and financial reporting.
Process Improvement & Training
Identify and recommend improvements to accounting procedures workflows and internal controls.
Assist in yearend audit preparation by compiling audit schedules.
Conduct Business Office trainings for college personnel on accounting best practices.
Other Duties
Support fellow team members with additional accounting responsibilities as assigned.
What Were Looking For:
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field .
23 years of accounting experience with a strong background in account reconciliation and financial analysis.
Experience assisting with yearend audits preferred.
Technical & Analytical Skills:
Strong understanding of general accounting principles financial reporting and internal controls.
Ability to manage complex fiscal records policies and procedures.
Experience in governmental fund accounting preferred.
Professional Skills & Attributes:
Ability to adapt to a fastpaced environment with changing priorities.
Detailoriented with strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks effectively.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
