Advance Your Accounting Career at CWI as a Senior Accountant! 

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for nonprofit and higher education finance? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a Senior Accountant to support both the College and the CWI Foundation. In this role, you’ll ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage grant compliance—all while contributing to the mission of student success and community impact. 

Why Join CWI? 

At CWI, we are committed to excellence in education and community engagement. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting grant compliance, and ensuring donor intent is honored through accurate and transparent accounting. 

Benefits: 

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including: 

• Premium healthcare plans 

• 11%+ employer retirement contributions 

• Tuition discounts 

• Generous personal leave 

• Opportunities for professional development 
   

Strategic Financial Role: 

• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze data for accuracy and completeness 

• Assist in developing the CWI Foundation budget and financial statements 

• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures for the Foundation 

Impactful Work in Higher Education & Nonprofit Finance: 

• Support the CWI Foundation’s mission through accurate donation tracking and investment reporting 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations 

• Prepare audit-ready financial statements and assist with annual 990 filings 

Collaborative & Growth-Oriented Environment: 

• Work closely with College staff, faculty, and the Foundation team 

• Serve as the primary contact for general accounting inquiries 

• Contribute to a dynamic and evolving financial landscape 

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts 

• Monitor cash and investment accounts and prepare monthly reports 

• Analyze and interpret financial data for internal and external reporting 

Grant & Donation Accounting 

• Perform full-cycle grant accounting from award to closeout 

• Ensure proper recording and administration of all donations 

• Maintain compliance with donor intent and IRS regulations 

Audit & Compliance 

• Prepare work papers and financial statements for annual audits 

• Assist with the College’s audit and ensure FASB compliance 

• Support the annual 990 tax filing for the Foundation 
  
  

What We’re Looking For: 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required) 

• 2+ years of nonprofit/FASB accounting experience (required) 

• Experience with year-end audits and financial analysis (required) 

• Higher education accounting experience (preferred) 

Technical & Analytical Skills: 

• Strong understanding of GAAP, FASB standards, and internal controls 

• Experience in grant and investment accounting (preferred) 

• Knowledge of IRS charitable contribution regulations and CASE standards (preferred) 

Professional Skills & Attributes: 

• Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment 

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills 

• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities