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Business Specialist II
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Position Number: 5794502
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University of Idaho

Business Specialist II

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $22.66 per hour or higher depending on education and experience.

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Responsible for providing basic to moderately 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 financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.

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 finance system
Compiling and summarizing data for routine reports
Distributing financial reports
Researching discrepancies
Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures
Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports
A Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related area
Experience using Excel, Banner, and Argos system to enter, retrieve and edit data and to develop reports
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of professionals, including faculty and other professionals in the private and public sectors; and/or seek advice from appropriate personnel
Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and groups
Experience researching, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Experience developing, recommending, and evaluating program procedures and recommending changes
Experience developing technical written materials such as policies, technical manuals or rules/regulations; providing technical program assistance and liaison with customer/provider groups; devising solutions to problems; writing concise reports
Experience in supervisory practices, hiring practices, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action concepts and legal requirements; word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Experience in program planning and implementation; designing and conducting training programs

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

None

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004650P

Posting Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by November 24, 2024, 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.

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.