Budget & Grants Accountant II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Plans

Sick leave from day one

Vacation leave

Fidelity 401 (a) plan / PERSI base

Life Insurance

Educational Savings

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

College of Eastern Idaho is seeking an Accountant II to support budget processes and accounting functions. You will assist with budget preparation, entry, monitoring, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting, plus month-end and year-end closing.

You will also support grant accounting and financial analysis, using Ellucian Colleague and advanced Excel skills. The role requires accuracy, independence, and the ability to work in Idaho Falls in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and financial record-keeping practices.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing financial or budget records.
• Experience with computerized accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual budget development and implementation.
• Prepare, enter, and maintain approved budgets and transfers in the financial system.
• Submit budget data to State reporting systems and coordinate with State personnel.
• Monitor budget-to-actual activity and prepare variance analyses.
• Assist with financial forecasting, budget projections, and historical trend analyses.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc budget reports, dashboards, and training materials.
• Reconcile budget records to the general ledger and supporting information.
• Provide routine budget reports and transaction research to departments.
• Maintain accurate budget records in the Ellucian Colleague ERP system.
• Assist with grant accounting, billings, reporting, and reimbursements.

Skills

Budget development

Forecasting

Grant accounting

Microsoft Excel

Ellucian Colleague

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

College of Eastern Idaho is seeking an Accountant II to support budget processes and accounting functions. You will assist with budget preparation, entry, monitoring, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting, plus month-end and year-end closing.

You will also support grant accounting and financial analysis, using Ellucian Colleague and advanced Excel skills. The role requires accuracy, independence, and the ability to work in Idaho Falls in a team-driven environment.