Accounting Associate IV

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $22 - $27 per Hour

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an Accounting Associate IV to provide essential accounting support for the Western SARE program. The role involves monitoring and reconciling accounts, processing subrecipient invoices, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and university policies, and supporting fiscal operations within the College of Agriculture.

Highlights

Monitor and reconcile approximately 50 active financial accounts for Western SARE.
Review and process invoice payments for over 180 active subawards, ensuring budget and policy compliance.
Use MSU systems including Banner Payment Authorizations, Chrome River, SmartBuy, and CatBooks.
Provide customer service to Administrative Council members, Technical Review Panelists, and other stakeholders, including processing travel reimbursements.
Maintain subaccounts, prepare payment requests, and manage internal records in compliance with MSU and sponsor policies.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent fiscal work experience required.
Strong skills in accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel, and multitasking are necessary.
Preferred experience with federal grant programs (especially USDA) and familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance.
Salary range of $21.99 to $27.49 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Part of the College of Agriculture/MAES division supporting a $10 million annual budget program focused on sustainable agriculture.