Budget & Grants Accountant II

College-of-Eastern-Idah; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition discounts

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

College of Eastern Idaho is seeking an Accountant II to support the Controller and Associate Controller with budget and general accounting functions. You will assist with annual budget development, budgeting in the Ellucian Colleague system, and month-end/ year-end tasks, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Operations and Grant Accountant, contribute to financial reporting, and help prepare budget-to-actual analyses and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and financial record-keeping.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing financial or budget records.
• Experience using computerized accounting, financial, or ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, databases, and online reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho state.

Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Finance with annual budget development and implementation.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, budget adjustments, and transfers in the financial system.
• Assist with submitting the College’s annual budget to the State of Idaho and coordinating with state personnel.
• Monitor budget-to-actual activity and prepare variance analyses.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting projections, and trend analysis.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, spreadsheets, schedules, dashboards, and training.
• Reconcile budget records to the general ledger and supporting financial data.
• Research budget transactions, variances, and discrepancies; prepare analysis.
• Assist with department and institutional budget information and reporting.
• Provide departments with routine budget reports and transaction research.
• Maintain budget data in Ellucian Colleague.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Accounting software

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

MS Excel

Job description

College of Eastern Idaho is seeking an Accountant II to support the Controller and Associate Controller with budget and general accounting functions. You will assist with annual budget development, budgeting in the Ellucian Colleague system, and month-end/ year-end tasks, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Operations and Grant Accountant, contribute to financial reporting, and help prepare budget-to-actual analyses and dashboards.