Job Details

Business Specialist III

Position Number: 6047723
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Specialist III

Posting Number: SP004771P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern District
Location: Idaho Falls

Posting Context Statement:

This position is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho and works with both the UI Extension Eastern District Director, faculty and staff as well as the Idaho Falls Research and Extension Center faculty and staff. The person selected will provide fiscal management support, administrative support and personnel management support for these individuals in collaboration with a part-time administrative assistant.

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports.

Duties may include:

Purchasing identified goods and services
Submitting invoices and receipts for payment
Accepting and recording payments
Reconciling purchasing card statements
Processing travel claims and reimbursements
Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents
Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system
Developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports
Researching and correcting discrepancies or errors
Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making
Serving as departmental grant administrator, assisting principal investigator with pre- and post-award financial activities. May participate in budget development and compilation and submission of proposals and project reports
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system
Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze, and report on financial data
Interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Over three years related work experience
Knowledge of the Extension System, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, the University of Idaho, the State of Idaho and Idaho agriculture
Knowledge of office and computer hardware and software including spreadsheets, graphics and word processing to include familiarity with Banner, Windows, Word and Excel
Knowledge of fiscal recordkeeping procedures
Ability to maintain a high level of organization and the ability to make decisions based on a thorough understanding of the Center goals and priorities
Experience preparing business correspondence; compiling information and developing reports and recommendations for management; planning, organizing and implementing special projects
Exceptional communication skills and ability to effectively handle complaints or problems and deal with dissatisfied individuals; strong writing, editing and computer skills
Ability to work independently and to handle sensitive and confidential material

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25.61 per hour, or more depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by March 17, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Jon Johnson at joncj@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47339

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.