University of Idaho
Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Finance
🗓️ May 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services. The role entails managing and representing a distinct accounting unit by coordinating initiatives, resolving problems with other departments, and maintaining accurate financial controls in compliance with regulations and policies. The responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing various accounting functions, and preparing complex financial reports.
Highlights
Highlights
- Manage and represent a distinct accounting unit internally and externally.
- Develop and implement strategic plans consistent with University’s mission.
- Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepare complex financial reports and offer fiscal consultation.
- Five years of professional accounting experience required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- Preferred certification: CPA, CMA, CFGM.
- Experience with Banner, Jaggaer, PeopleAdmin, and Chrome River preferred.
- Position is contingent upon continuation of work and/or funding.
Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services Full Description
Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004890P
Position Title | Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services
Division/College | Auxiliary Services
Department | Auxiliary Services
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho’s Auxiliary Services focuses on providing quality products and services to university students, faculty and the greater community. Units include: Administrative Operations, Campus Services, Dining Services, Golf Course, Housing and Residence Life, Parking and Transportation, and the VandalStore. By aggregating these services, the University realizes substantial operating efficiencies and the ability to best serve students, faculty and staff.
Position Overview
The position manages and represents a distinct accounting unit internally and externally, coordinating initiatives and problem resolution with other units. The position oversees, manages and/or supervises the operation of assigned areas involved with various accounting functions; maintains and monitors effective internal controls to ensure accurate financial information, safeguards University assets, and complies with regulations, accounting standards, and University policy; develops and implements strategic planning consistent with the University’s mission and strategic plan; approves, develops, and/or implements methods, procedures, controls, systems, and standards for efficient, effective, timely and accurate operations; conducts general analysis and recommends and implements policy and procedures to improve related accounting and administrative functions; performs a variety of complex accounting functions.
Duties may include: Make decisions regarding hiring, training, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees Plan, direct, organize and schedule the activities of one or more specialized accounting functions Analyze, develop and document accounting and cost procedures and controls related to assigned tasks Research, interpret and monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and University policies; prepare or review required returns or reports Provide operating cost visibility, direction and consultation to University officials relative to fiscal planning, control, and expending of university assets Prepare and/or direct the preparation of financial reports, special statistical reports, detailed cost accounting information, surveys or analyses of a complex and difficult nature for management Provide internal/external training both orally and in writing on accounting systems, procedures and practices Interpret accounting data, analyze reports and recommend and/or initiate actions to be taken Develop and maintain collaborations and communications across financial units and the University to coordinate and facilitate the unit’s work Develop and maintain effective communications and reporting to external stakeholders, such as State Board of Education, and regulatory agencies. Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Auxiliary Services – Division of Finance and Administration | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP004890P
Position Title | Accounting Manager II, Auxiliary Services
Division/College | Auxiliary Services
Department | Auxiliary Services
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The University of Idaho’s Auxiliary Services focuses on providing quality products and services to university students, faculty and the greater community. Units include: Administrative Operations, Campus Services, Dining Services, Golf Course, Housing and Residence Life, Parking and Transportation, and the VandalStore. By aggregating these services, the University realizes substantial operating efficiencies and the ability to best serve students, faculty and staff.
Position Overview
The position manages and represents a distinct accounting unit internally and externally, coordinating initiatives and problem resolution with other units. The position oversees, manages and/or supervises the operation of assigned areas involved with various accounting functions; maintains and monitors effective internal controls to ensure accurate financial information, safeguards University assets, and complies with regulations, accounting standards, and University policy; develops and implements strategic planning consistent with the University’s mission and strategic plan; approves, develops, and/or implements methods, procedures, controls, systems, and standards for efficient, effective, timely and accurate operations; conducts general analysis and recommends and implements policy and procedures to improve related accounting and administrative functions; performs a variety of complex accounting functions.
Duties may include: Make decisions regarding hiring, training, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees Plan, direct, organize and schedule the activities of one or more specialized accounting functions Analyze, develop and document accounting and cost procedures and controls related to assigned tasks Research, interpret and monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and University policies; prepare or review required returns or reports Provide operating cost visibility, direction and consultation to University officials relative to fiscal planning, control, and expending of university assets Prepare and/or direct the preparation of financial reports, special statistical reports, detailed cost accounting information, surveys or analyses of a complex and difficult nature for management Provide internal/external training both orally and in writing on accounting systems, procedures and practices Interpret accounting data, analyze reports and recommend and/or initiate actions to be taken Develop and maintain collaborations and communications across financial units and the University to coordinate and facilitate the unit’s work Develop and maintain effective communications and reporting to external stakeholders, such as State Board of Education, and regulatory agencies. Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Auxiliary Services – Division of Finance and Administration | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Five years of professional accounting experience Two years of experience in support of managing financial records, analyzing and interpreting information and ensuring compliance Experience supervising the work of others or leading a team to accomplish assigned goals
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Master’s degree in Accounting
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration or closely related field CPA, CMA, CFGM or other related certification Some governmental fund accounting experience Experience with Banner, Jaggaer, PeopleAdmin, and Chrome River
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent OR Master’s degree in Accounting
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration or closely related field CPA, CMA, CFGM or other related certification Some governmental fund accounting experience Experience with Banner, Jaggaer, PeopleAdmin, and Chrome River
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 05/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 12, 2025.
In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 05/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 12, 2025.
In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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