"Accountant/Senior Accountant, Grants & Contracts Office (2727)"

Accountant/Senior Accountant, Grants & Contracts Office (2727)

Company: Idaho State University

Job Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position

Priority Date: August 17, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

As a member of the team in the Grants & Contracts Office within the Division of Finance, the Senior Accountant analyzes and provides oversight and financial management support including reviewing and analyzing project costs and performing account receivable functions for various externally funded projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with shifting start/end dates and shifting priorities
• Track financial spending on projects through completion, maintain productivity and progress if delayed
• Ensure all project costs are in compliance with applicable accounting procedures, contract/grant terms and conditions, and applicable regulatory rules and regulations
• Financial management over executed contracts/grants and amendments, budgets, cost codes, purchase orders, and other financial aspects, as it relates to project costs
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant contracts or grant awards for relevant terms and conditions
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or concerns from project directors and support staff, customers, regulatory agencies, and management
• Prepare monthly invoices and file all required financial reports
• Reconciliation of project accounts, grant ledgers, receivables, and close out
• Conduct periodic financial meetings with project directors and their support staff to assist with project expenditure projections and to ensure financial compliance
• The ability to work a regular schedule consistent with the needs of the university is an essential function of this position
• All other reasonable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum six years combined education, training, and experience may be considered)
• One year of relevant accounting experience
• Strong oral and written communication, problem solving, analytical, computing, and organizational skills
• Experience with MS Office environment

Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Three plus (3+) years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on grants or sponsored programs
• Demonstrated understanding of complex grant terms, indirect cost calculations, and effort reporting
• Experience with audit processes and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field
• Experience in post award accounting or analyzing job costs and working closely with project directors
• Banner ERP systems
• Experience with pivot table functions
• Certified Public Accountant, Masters of Business Administration, and/or Certified Financial Research Administrator, and/or other applicable certifications

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before August 17, 2025. Salary range is as follows:

Accountant: $49,750 - $52,000 per year

Senior Accountant: $52,000 - $55,000 per year

commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Posting Number: req2487

Type: Working 12 months per year

Position: Non-classified Staff

Division: Finance and Administration

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2487?c=isu

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