Posted: 04/24/2026
Salary Range: $44,659.00- $55,824.00
Status: Exempt, Full-time, On-site
The College of Idaho is hiring for a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance
team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records,
performing essential account reconciliations, and supporting the integrity of our monthly and year-end
close processes. Operating within a dynamic multi-entity and multi-state environment, the Staff
Accountant serves as a key contributor to our financial health, ensuring seamless payroll processing,
multi-state tax compliance, and adherence to regulatory reporting standards across the institution.
The core responsibilities of this position involve comprehensive General Ledger maintenance,
including the preparation of journal entries and the resolution of discrepancies in cash and payroll
liability accounts. You will play a vital role in Financial Reporting by assisting with GAAP-compliant
statements and internal analysis. A unique aspect of this role includes supporting Graduate Student
Accounts, where you will collaborate across departments to resolve complex billing and payment
inquiries. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in Compliance and Auditing, maintaining internal
controls and preparing necessary documentation for internal and external auditors to ensure
regulatory alignment.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, though an
equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered. We are looking
for an individual with 1–3 years of accounting experience or high-level internships who is comfortable
navigating complex financial environments. Technical proficiency is a must, specifically with
accounting systems; while experience with Ellucian Colleague and reporting tools like Informer is
highly preferred. To excel in this role, you should have a background in payroll processing and multi-
state tax reporting. Furthermore, candidates with a specialized understanding of higher education or
fund accounting are highly desirable.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and
throughout the date of their employment without sponsorship from The College of Idaho. A current,
valid driver’s license is also required, and candidates must be vehicle-insurable.
The College offers competitive benefits, including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, a
retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, free access to on-campus fitness
centers, and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are
eligible for benefits coverage.
A complete application will include a current résumé, a cover letter addressing qualifications for the
position, and the names and contact information of three (3) references: two (2) from management
and one (1) professional, sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until qualified candidates are selected. As we move through the application
review process, additional information may be requested from qualified candidates.
With over 134 years of history, The College of Idaho is a regional and national leader in higher
education. The College of Idaho is a mission-driven community of exceptional learning that
challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose.
The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting,
retaining, and optimizing performance and academic excellence through an inclusive workforce. The
College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and
ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.
