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Assistant Accounting Manager, Student Accounts

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 2d ago

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rAssistant Accounting Manager, Student Accounts

rPosting Number: SP004971P

rDivision/College: AVP Finance

rDepartment: Student Accounts

rLocation: Moscow

rPosting Context Statement:

The Student Accounts Office is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Accounting Manager to support the daily operations of student billing, receivables and collections. This position plays a key role in supervising staff, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing course fees and supporting system enhancements.

rrPosition Overview:

This position performs a variety of accounting activities that range in level of complexity from transactional accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems. This position will also be responsible for assisting with managerial oversight of some or all of the activities of Accounting Specialists in the accounting unit and may provide backup coverage for the Accounting Manager in their absence.

Duties may include:

Oversee various accounting processes and databases

Develop and monitor departmental budgets

Assist in planning, directing, organizing and scheduling the

activities of the unit

Analyze, develop and document accounting and cost procedures and

controls

Proxy for senior staff when necessary

Research and monitor compliance with local, state, and federal

regulations and University policy and procedures

Assist with developing and delivering training to appropriate

audiences within the University on policies, procedures, and practices, and use of accounting systems

Advise customers on University policies and procedures

Compose correspondence and take necessary action to resolve problems

or discrepancies

Oversee daily activities of the unit, review and approve

transactions

Assist with implementing changes in office operations and process

automation

May direct the work of lower-level staff

Other duties as assigned

rrRequired Experience:

Three years full-time experience providing financial or business

process support within established policies and procedures, including interpreting and applying policies and procedures to practical situations

At least two years of transactional accounting experience

Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet

software to compile, summarize, analyze, and report on financial transactions

Experience in a customer service / support role, including

experience leading teams or managing projects

rrRequired Education:

High School Diploma or equivalency

At least one college-level accounting course

rrRequired Other:

None

rrAdditional Preferred:

Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent OR a Masters

degree in accounting

Experience leading the work of others, or completion of related

management/leadership training

CPA, CMA, CGFM or other relevant certification

Government fund accounting experience

Experience supervising the work of others or completion of related

management/leadership training

Experience working in a college or university business office or

financial aid office

Experience with Banner

Knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations

Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations and formulate

policies and procedures that are in compliance

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

rrDegree Requirement:

rN/A: No degree requirement

rrFLSA Status: Exempt

rEmployee Category: Exempt

rPay Range: \$61,252 annually or higher depending on experience

rType of Appointment: \ofAppointment

rFTE:

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

rPosting Date: 08/05/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

To receive first consideration, please submit a **letter of qualification,** current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than August 19, 2025.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of t