Job Details

Business Specialist III

Position Number: 9833796
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Specialist III

Posting Number: SP005455P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Kimberly Research Center
Location: Kimberly

Posting Context Statement:

Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex.

KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices.

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:

Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability to work nonstandard business hours including overtime when necessary, especially at fiscal year-end

Additional Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting
Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
Experience using Excel, Banner, and Argos
Familiarity with land-grant institutions and the Extension system
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors) to obtain documents from other buildings

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $23.81 per hour or higher depending on 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: No
Posting Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by September 30, 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 Heather at hbiersner@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/52777

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