Treasury Accountant and Senior Accountant

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Treasury Accountant:

The Treasury Accountant plays a key role in safeguarding the university's cash assets through accurate and timely cash reconciliation, analysis and collaboration. This position is responsible for reconciling complex cash activity, analyzing large data sets, and ensuring accounting transactions are complete, accurate and compliant with university policies and audit requirements.

Treasury Senior Accountant:

Analyzes complex financial reports and records and makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures. Responsible for overseeing and managing treasury systems related to cash, debt and investments. Facilitates compliance with state and federal regulations and policies. 

Both positions partner closely with internal treasury staff, University Financial Services (UFS) departments and campus stakeholders to resolve outstanding items, improve business processes and support treasury operations. These roles also contribute to treasury initiatives, including implementation of cash management solutions and continuous process improvements.

These positions are not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Department Overview:

Treasury and Real Estate department is part of University Financial Services (UFS) and supports the University’s Academic Mission by:

• Provide daily cash and banking services.
• Manage debt and investment portfolios.
• Acquisition or lease of approved space in support of the campus master plan.
• Coordinate financing and debt issuance for approved campus projects.
• Provide business case analysis and advising to campus departments.

This position may offer hybrid and flexible scheduling options after a 90-day training period, subject to supervisor approval.

Level Scope:

Treasury Senior Accountant:

Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of area typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Treasury Accountant:

• Perform complex cash reconciliations by analyzing large data sets, researching discrepancies and ensuring accurate accounting treatment in compliance with university policies, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, work papers, account analyses, financial records and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end close.
• Analyze financial activity and prepare reports and financial statement analyses to identify trends, resolve issues and support sound financial decision-making.
• Assist with treasury operations, including customer service requests, bank reporting, unclaimed property, compliance activities and daily treasury functions.
• Collaborate with treasury staff, University Financial Services partners and campus departments to resolve outstanding items, improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support treasury initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements and effective use of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Provide guidance to campus partners on cash handling procedures, accounting practices and reconciliation processes to promote compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Prepares complex reports, schedules and special studies requiring a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures for both internal and external financial reporting requirements and year-end audit. Analytical review of complex account reconciliations.
• Interprets, applies and explains complex laws, codes, regulations or ordinances. Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends and variances to ensure appropriate accounting procedures have been followed for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and University policy.
• Routinely research and present recommendations regarding proper processing, booking and reporting of transactions. Reconciling account balances and external statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Treasury Senior Accountant:

Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Cash, Investment and Debt Accounting

• Own the end-to-end processing of treasury-related journal entries—encompassing routine monthly postings and ad-hoc adjustments for cash, debt, and investment activities-ensuring accurate general ledger representation for reporting periods.
• Oversee cash account reconciliations by performing regular reviews and serving as the secondary lead for cash reconciliation tasks when the primary owner is unavailable.

Annual Audit, Quarterly Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis and Support

• Assist in the production of the annual report.
• Develop and provide necessary documentation for financial statement note disclosures.
• Generate customized reports regarding investments and debt on an ad hoc basis.
• Analyze monthly investment statements and compile internal audit workpapers every quarter.
• Assemble quarterly documentation to support the Statement of Cash Flows.
• Perform quarterly reporting on net asset splits for both investments and bonds.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of income statements and balance sheets.

Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Support

• Maintain and improve cash, investment, debt and reporting processes to ensure compliance with GASB and institutional standards.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Routinely make decisions regarding proper processing, booking and reporting of transactions related to the University.
• This position’s special skills will be used to assist with projects that may be tangential to their position.

• Combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants. Look for trends and variances to ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed for compliance with Federal and State laws. With the results of the research/analysis, conclusions must be drawn and communicated to the appropriate person/department. This can result in changes to a process or system for compliance reasons. May prepare and submit federal and state biweekly, monthly, quarterly and year end tax reports. Make tax deposits weekly, monthly and quarterly for the federal and state taxes. Responsible for auditing finance records. May supervise or lead. Coordinate the development and implementation of policies and procedures for internal controls and business affairs to achieve the overall goals of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Treasury Accountant:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of treasury operations, banking processes and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into accounting solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of teams and build strong business partnerships.

Treasury Senior Accountant:

• Ability to lead a team of professional staff, serve as an internal resource and consultant, and work collaboratively with all employees and key business partners.
• Ability to interpret and appropriately apply accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience interpreting financial data.
• Ability to manage time and deliver projects in a timely manner in an environment of competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires strong computer skills with an emphasis on Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of teams and build strong business partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into accounting solutions.
• Working knowledge of treasury operations, banking processes and internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications:

Treasury Accountant:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus two years of experience.

Treasury Senior Accountant:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business or related field plus 5 years minimum experience in similar type of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Treasury Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting experience, preferably in treasury, banking or cash management.
• Experience with complex ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting process improvements, financial systems or technology implementations is preferred.
• Experience preparing financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports.
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Experience in effective data presentation using Excel and/or other spreadsheet computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis.

Treasury Senior Accountant:

• CPA or progress toward certification.
• Experience with financial reporting, audits and note disclosures.
• Experience performing large-scale, complex account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Experience with complex ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting process improvements, financial systems or technology implementations is preferred.
• Past supervisory experience.
• Experience in applying and writing policies and procedures. 

Salary and Benefits:

Treasury Accountant:

Salary starting at $60,673.60 annually and is commensurate with experience.

Treasury Senior Accountant:

Salary starting at $73,548.80 annually and is commensurate with experience. 

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Resume, cover letter, three professional references.

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

University Financial Services (UFS) is a unit within the Division of Finance and Operations. You will be joining an intentionally built culture with a strategic focus. The team follows the Enterprise Operating System (EOS) to drive results. All members of UFS are involved.

UFS's value words are:
Adaptable: adjusts to change, being flexible, versatile and cooperative.
Continuous Improvement: intentional commitment to making things better every day.
Ethical: honesty and integrity guide personal and professional behavior and judgment.
Gets Things Done: prioritizes tasks, demonstrates tenacity and achieves the end goal.
Problem Solver: demonstrates curiosity, identifies and understands the interrelated components of an issue and seeks to implement innovative solutions.
Respect: demonstrates care, concern and consideration for the perspective, needs and feelings of others.
Team Oriented: accountable to and understands the dynamics of the team; works cohesively and inclusively to accomplish a common goal.