Job Details

Business Specialist III

Position Number: 7159485
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Business Specialist III

Posting Number: SP005273P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

This position supports the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Leadership & Counseling. It is 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.

Position Overview:

This position performs a variety of accounting activities that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems.

Duties may include:

Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions
Make corrections to transactions and databases
Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
Research and solve basic accounting problems
Determine proper classification and coding of transactions
Respond to customer inquiries
May prepare periodic and special financial reports
May provide financial management information
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
Assist customers with University policies and procedures
Prepare and issue refunds
Collect and record payments
Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation
Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects
Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Four years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including:
- interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- at least one year of transaction processing
Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions
Experience in a customer service / support role

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Experience with governmental fund accounting
Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates Degree or higher in accounting or finance

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $23.81 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First Review Date 05/28/2026

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/51560

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.