Job Details

Business Specialist II

Position Number: 6494589
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Business Specialist II

Posting Number: SP004986P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Facilities Shop Store procures materials, supplies and tools needed to repair and maintain campus buildings and grounds. As buyer for the store, the position is responsible for researching, pricing and ordering products that meet the best needs of Facilities staff while stewarding best use of University financial resources. This position provides comprehensive procurement services for the Facilities Management Shop Store which includes monitoring and replenishing a broad range of stock tools and materials as well as sourcing and procuring special order items needed to repair and maintain university facilities.

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:

Experience with:

Buying goods and/or services in a business environment.
Analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for action.
Familiarity with the products and tools used in building repair and maintenance professions; work in hardware retail or construction is beneficial.
Using centralized computer systems.
Certification on Forklift Operations (or willingness to acquire on the job)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 60 pounds

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with 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: Uncertain
Posting Date: 08/20/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First review date 9/15/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an on-going basis until positions are filled.

In your letter of qualification address all the required and preferred qualifications using details and examples to demonstrate how your experience and skills align with this position. Please include three references in the list of references.

Anticipated start date is approximately October 15, 2025. It is recommended that applicants email Sarah Earhart, HR Coordinator at searhart@uidaho.edu for a copy of the full position description which includes additional information regarding assigned duties.

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/49276

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