Accounting Director Jobs in Idaho

Job Title: Controller Company: Woodland Furniture Location: Idaho Falls, ID Description: Company Information: Woodland, LLC of Idaho Falls is a home furnishing manufacturer that supplies high end custom furnishings to interior designers from throughout North America. Our product ranges from custom lighting to cabinetry and fully upholstered furniture.Our comittment to quality is critical to our success and an essential aspect of this position. Position: As the Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payables; accounts receivables; payroll, inventory management and reconciliation; fixed assets; division and consolidated financial statement reporting; cash flow management; and product and departmental costing. This role involves working with other individuals and departments within the company and with lenders, auditors, and other outside parties. The ideal candidate has a high level of integrity, a deep desire to serve others in a team environment, and to help the company progress and succeed. Responsibilities: Ensure that the accounting staff has the information, tools, and support needed to fulfill their responsibilities. Supervise the monthly close process including preparation and review of journal entries. Perform detailed review, analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Prepare monthly division and consolidated financial statements. Analyze general ledger account fluctuations. Establish and evaluate product costing procedures. Manage cash flow. Evaluate return on investment for company projects and fixed asset purchases. Qualifications: 5 to 7 years accounting experience A comprehensive knowledge of GAAP BA/BS in accounting Managerial and supervisory experience Background in internal controls and consolidated financial statement preparation. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and QuickBooks or similar accounting software Strong organizational skills

Job Title: University Controller Company: University of Idaho Location: Moscow, ID Description: University ControllerFinance & AdministrationOpen for Recruitment: June 11, 2010 - July 9, 2010Announcement #: Register to View Salary Range: $105,000 + (DOE)Full or Part Time: Full TimeLocation: MoscowMaterials Required: Online Application (click to apply) Job References Letter of Qualification ResumeContact:To receive consideration, complete the online application including a letter of qualification addressing minimum requirements, resume and a list of professional references. Inquiries regarding the application process may be made to Debbie Eisinger, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, by email at Register to View Please Note: The qualifications for this position have been modified from a previously posted position.Major Function: The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration and provides strategic leadership for the University Finance areas. The Controller is responsible for providing leadership and accountability through effective performance management of staff and by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems for the following functional areas within the Division of Finance and Administration (DFA): general accounting operations; asset accounting; accounts receivable/student loans; accounts payable/travel; cash management; debt management; capital accounting; procurement and contracting services, and internal control activities of the UI within the appropriate parameters of law, policy, and industry best practices. The Controller provides high level financial accounting and reporting for use by the regents, president, institutional managers, creditors, grantors, state executives, legislators, donors, and other agencies that have a financial interest in the University to enable them to have confidence in the financial management of the University. The Controller and staff are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely business services in a manner that exemplifies customer service. The Controller will also maintain effective working relationships with financial managers throughout the colleges and divisions in the university and the University of Idaho Foundation; work closely with senior administrators throughout the university; provides financial analysis of all university activities to inform policy decisions; and will coordinate and provide financial guidance and analysis to the director of the university benefit plans.The Controller provides effective management in planning, organizing, and directing the University Finance areas. He/she is responsible for developing and maintaining an appropriate internal control environment, creating a customer-oriented, service organization; provides high level oversight of preparing and overseeing the University of Idaho's financial statements; successfully integrating management systems; and assuring appropriate stewardship of resources and University funds and assets; in accordance with GAAP Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements. The Controller motivates teams of employees to achieve increased levels of productivity and commitment to business and accounting services within a living/learning environment; and demonstrates the capacity to fully understand and manage the myriad, complex accounting and business-related issues of an established land-grant, research University, in partnership with other institutional leaders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: Bachelor's degree in finance, public administration, business administration, accounting or an equivalent field; CPA, CMA, CFM or equivalent certification; A minimum of five (5) years experience in financial accounting and in a management position supervising staff; Experience in financial management within a complex organization; Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible financial, management, and supervisory experience in a complex organization; Demonstrated leadership, communication, team building, staff building and organizational skills within a complex and diverse organization; Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and GASB pronouncements; Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state financial regulations; Excellent oral and written communication skills;DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Advanced degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related discipline; A minimum of five (5) years experience in college, university, or government accounting; Experience managing an automated financial system; Experience in overseeing the procurement function; Experience working with land grant University operations; Active participation in professional organizations related to accounting, business, and/or higher education.About the University of IdahoFounded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity. The university's student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For more information, visit www.uidaho.edu. Online Application (click to apply) To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Copyright 2009 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

Job Title: University Controller, Finance and Administration Company: University of Idaho Location: Moscow, ID Description: University ControllerFinance & AdministrationOpen for Recruitment: June 11, 2010 - July 9, 2010Announcement #: Register to View Salary Range: $105,000 + (DOE)Full or Part Time: Full TimeLocation: MoscowMaterials Required: Online Application (click to apply) Job References Letter of Qualification ResumeContact:To receive consideration, complete the online application including a letter of qualification addressing minimum requirements, resume and a list of professional references. Inquiries regarding the application process may be made to Debbie Eisinger, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, by email at Register to View Please Note: The qualifications for this position have been modified from a previously posted position.Major Function: The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration and provides strategic leadership for the University Finance areas. The Controller is responsible for providing leadership and accountability through effective performance management of staff and by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems for the following functional areas within the Division of Finance and Administration (DFA): general accounting operations; asset accounting; accounts receivable/student loans; accounts payable/travel; cash management; debt management; capital accounting; procurement and contracting services, and internal control activities of the UI within the appropriate parameters of law, policy, and industry best practices. The Controller provides high level financial accounting and reporting for use by the regents, president, institutional managers, creditors, grantors, state executives, legislators, donors, and other agencies that have a financial interest in the University to enable them to have confidence in the financial management of the University. The Controller and staff are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely business services in a manner that exemplifies customer service. The Controller will also maintain effective working relationships with financial managers throughout the colleges and divisions in the university and the University of Idaho Foundation; work closely with senior administrators throughout the university; provides financial analysis of all university activities to inform policy decisions; and will coordinate and provide financial guidance and analysis to the director of the university benefit plans.The Controller provides effective management in planning, organizing, and directing the University Finance areas. He/she is responsible for developing and maintaining an appropriate internal control environment, creating a customer-oriented, service organization; provides high level oversight of preparing and overseeing the University of Idaho's financial statements; successfully integrating management systems; and assuring appropriate stewardship of resources and University funds and assets; in accordance with GAAP Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements. The Controller motivates teams of employees to achieve increased levels of productivity and commitment to business and accounting services within a living/learning environment; and demonstrates the capacity to fully understand and manage the myriad, complex accounting and business-related issues of an established land-grant, research University, in partnership with other institutional leaders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:Bachelor's degree in finance, public administration, business administration, accounting or an equivalent field;CPA, CMA, CFM or equivalent certification;A minimum of five (5) years experience in financial accounting and in a management position supervising staff;Experience in financial management within a complex organization;Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible financial, management, and supervisory experience in a complex organization; Demonstrated leadership, communication, team building, staff building and organizational skills within a complex and diverse organization;Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and GASB pronouncements;Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state financial regulations;Excellent oral and written communication skills;DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Advanced degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related discipline;A minimum of five (5) years experience in college, university, or government accounting;Experience managing an automated financial system;Experience in overseeing the procurement function;Experience working with land grant University operations;Active participation in professional organizations related to accounting, business, and/or higher education.About the University of IdahoFounded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity. The university's student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For more information, visit www.uidaho.edu.Online Application (click to apply)To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.