Job Details

Business Specialist III

Position Number: 6993084
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Specialist III

Posting Number: SP005197P
Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Department: College of Natural Resources Admin
Location: Moscow

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:

Additional Preferred:

Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives and developing recommendations for management/administrator
Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
Experience with developing financial data analytics using artificial intelligence
Two years progressive experience in research administration, administration of sponsored projects and/or writing grant proposals
Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract administration, Federal and University regulations regarding grants and University research policies
Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision, ability to communicate effectively with others, use problem solving skills and prioritize workload
Experience with the University of Idahos electronic research administration system
Experience with Banner (Finance, Human Resources, and Student modules)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 24th, 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/51029

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