Accountant, Associate

Boise State University is a vibrant academic institution committed to fostering student and employee success. They are seeking an Associate Accountant to develop and maintain financial records, perform professional accounting work, and support various financial activities including budgeting and accounts reconciliation. Responsibilities Download and review daily banking data to ensure accuracy & completion Download daily banking activity Review transactions and communicate with campus departments Generate journal entries based on daily banking data Research and reconcile departmental deposit activity Function as department subject matter expert in the departmental deposit process Review deposits submitted by departments and assist in troubleshooting upload issues Validate deposits submitted against banking activity to ensure accuracy prior to close Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts and conduct comprehensive reviews of accounting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance Generate and analyze general ledger reports Maintain spreadsheets for reconciliation and analysis Support University wide Merchant Service programs Create and upload journal entries related to merchant service processing Research and coordinate credit card charge backs Maintain credit card processor data listing Manage Treasury credit card loaner terminal check in/out Assist with Treasury department administrative tasks Responsible for the weekly 8300 Report, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Create and submit department invoice payments Assist with Unclaimed Property reporting Assist in maintaining shared Treasury email Miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed Research and analyze data for accuracy and to ensure appropriate accounting procedures have been followed for compliance with Federal and State laws and university policy Prepare and process journal entries as assigned Audit, analyze, and verify fiscal records and reports Prepare financial and statistical reports, reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in preparing annual budgets Maintains complex spreadsheets Responsible for items such as, developing and monitoring annual budgets, supporting the management and implementation of financial systems, generating and analyzing financial reports and developing processes and procedures to comply with State and Federal laws Perform other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong knowledge of customer service principles Attention to detail Ability to dependably meet goals in a timely and accurate fashion and work well under periods of pressure Demonstrated skill in multi-level spreadsheet development and manipulation Maintain a professional attitude amidst difficult and stressful times and demonstrate a sense of ethics while performing daily tasks Experience in treasury and/or banking processes and reconciliations Benefits 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days) Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees) 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees) Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents Company Overview At Boise State University, we know changing the world doesn't happen by chance. It comes out of the blue. . It was founded in 1932, and is headquartered in Boise, ID, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is