[Hiring] Financial Unit Temporary Lead @University of Idaho Job

Role Description

The Financial Unit Temporary Lead position within the Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for leading the Accounting Specialists and the financial management of externally funded sponsor projects. This position will provide support to the Accounting Specialists by performing reviews of complex billing, financial reporting and closeouts to ensure compliance with sponsors’ terms and conditions.

• Perform various reconciliations to identify issues or gaps in internal controls.
• Apply a solid understanding of federal, state and other regulations and processes surrounding sponsored projects to ensure financial stewardship of funds.
• Minimize university risk of loss due to non-compliance.
• This position is a temporary appointment with a one-year term.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Three years full-time experience providing financial, accounting, or business process support within established policies and procedures, including:
  • Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
  • At least two years of transaction processing.
• Experience working in an area of grants and contracts financial accounting or sponsored research administration.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions.
• Experience in a customer service/support role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (preferred).
• Experience supervising the work of others to accomplish shared goals (preferred).
• Experience with workload management and oversight (preferred).
• Experience with governmental fund accounting (preferred).
• Experience working with the Banner Financial System (preferred).