Cost Accountant, Intermediate

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Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Accounting, Grant Administration, Mid-Level

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This position is responsible for the oversight of recharge center activities for the university and financial data collection and reporting tasks. The position is also responsible for collaborating with a consulting firm for preparation and submission of our Indirect Cost Rate proposal and working with our cognizant agency to reach a final rate for the agreed upon period.

Department Overview:

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) works as a team to deliver a wide variety of support services for sponsored programs. We work with Boise State faculty and staff and interact with agencies around the world to support research and creative activities at the university. The Office of Sponsored Programs, Post-Award team provides fiscal oversight and sponsored project administration services for principal investigators and departmental and college staff who have externally funded projects.

Level Scope:

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Worksindependently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees. Typically hold a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Essential Functions:

95% of Time the Position must, with minimal to moderate oversight, depending on the complexity of the task.

● Collaborate with faculty, research staff, and financial administrators to evaluate current procedures, develop new procedures, and conduct training on topics related to cost accounting and recharge and service centers.
● Utilize university financial, HR and Payroll, and Student systems to gather data.
● Review fiscal controls for key Office of Sponsored Programs (“OSP”) functions such as reviewing cost types and appropriateness of expenditures; interpreting federal OMB cost principles as applicable to expenditures; ensuring like costs are correctly classified as direct and indirect costs; revenue analysis, etc. 
● Stay current on cost accounting standards regulations and federal initiatives and communicate changes to other units and OSP leadership.
● Generate reports to evaluate recharge financial activity, compliance, trends, and risks.
● Ensure accuracy and completeness of data entered into financial and other systems.
● Prepare and analyze reports on recharge and service center activities.
● Monitor and evaluate recharge center activities and rates.
● Collect and analyze all university financial and space data for F&A rate proposal.
● Collect and analyze payroll data for compensation compliance.
● Prepare the Facilities & Administrative Cost rate proposal in collaboration with a consulting firm, Senior Cost Accountant and the Assistant Director, Post-Award.
● Work with Facilities Administration to review and update policies and procedures for collecting space usage data for the Facilities and Administrative Cost rate proposal.
● Provide guidance to faculty and campus financial administrators relating to development and administration of recharge centers, including rate structures. 
● Review and recommend approval of recharge center proposals and perform annual audits of rate usage.  
● Represent OSP at meetings or on committees within the University and at professional meetings.
● Provide support to other cost accounting professionals in campus departments and OSP.

5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Experience preparing indirect cost rate proposals.
● Attention to detail.
● Ability to think independently and make qualified judgments.
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
● Ability to work independently and with moderate supervision.
● Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
● Knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with accounting systems.
● Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, multitask and complete tasks with multiple interruptions and distractions.
● Experience in utilizing financial systems to extract and input data.
● Knowledge of ethics and confidentiality principles and practices.
● Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and University regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Intermediate Level Skills and Experience including a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Master’s degree or two years of professional experience in post-award research administration and three years of Similar Experience. “Similar Experience” involves experience in the field of financial research administration.
Salary and Benefits:
 
Salary range is $64,771.20 - $70,000 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
Required Application Materials:

To apply, please submit the below by the application close date.
1) Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications for the role
2) Resume
3) 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/

 

 

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