Job Details

Business Specialist III

Position Number: 9829462
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Specialist III

Posting Number: SP005452P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Aberdeen Research Center
Location: Aberdeen

Posting Context Statement:

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:

Three years of related work experience
Three years of progressively responsible work experience and working knowledge of the Extension System, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Idaho, State of Idaho and Idaho agriculture
Working knowledge of office and computer hardware and software, including spreadsheets, graphics, and word-processing applications
Familiarity with Banner, Windows, Word and Excel
Working knowledge of fiscal recordkeeping procedures
Ability to work effectively under pressure, work additional hours as required by the position, and complete assigned duties accurately and within established deadlines
Ability to organize and prioritize work and make decisions based on established Center goals and priorities
Ability to independently initiate assigned tasks and complete duties with limited supervision
Experience preparing business correspondence; compiling information; developing reports and recommendations for management; and planning, organizing and implementing special projects
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond professionally to questions, concerns and complaints
Strong writing, editing and computer skills
Ability to work independently and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations in daily work

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $23.81 per hour, or more depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by September 22, 2026 will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum 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 Laura at laurau@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/52760

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