Job Details

Business Specialist II

Position Number: 6629376
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business - Finance

Business Specialist II

Posting Number: SP005041P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Administrative Services supports the college in personnel and financial operations. This position manages the colleges electronic personnel action and payroll processes, while providing financial support within the college. The position assists CALS Administrative Services in improving and maintaining system process workflows to execute procedures, generate reports and train college support staff.

Position Overview:

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

Required Experience:

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 Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Bachelors degree in related area
Experience using Excel, Banner, and Argos system to enter, retrieve and edit data and to develop reports
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across the public and private sectors, and to seek guidance from appropriate personnel as needed
Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external constituents
Experience researching, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Experience developing, recommending, and evaluating program procedures and recommending changes
Experience in developing technical written materials such as policies, manuals, or rules and regulations; providing technical program support and serving as a liaison with customer or provider groups; identifying and solving problems; and preparing clear, concise reports.
Experience in supervisory practices, hiring practices
Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Experience in program planning and implementation; designing and conducting training programs

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.48 per hour or higher depending on 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: 10/07/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by October 21, 2025 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 Dayna Willis at dwillis@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/49717

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