Job Details

Business Specialist II

Position Number: 6774635
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Business Specialist II

Posting Number: SP005109P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Under direct supervision by the Executive Assistant, the Business Specials direct tasks are preparing correspondence, maintaining records, maintaining calendars, monitoring office inventory, ordering supplies when necessary and completing various assignments as needed. This position may be the first point of contact for the department, and is tasked with ensuring that information flows accurately, efficiently and effectively while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

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:

Purchase identified goods and services
Submit invoices and receipts for payment
Accept and recording payments
Reconcile purchasing card statements
Process travel claims and reimbursements
Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
File and maintain unit-level finance documents
Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system
Compile and summarizing data for routine reports
Distribute financial reports
Research discrepancies
Provide 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 working in an office setting
Experience working in higher education
Experience word processing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Experience working with financial documents, reading and building spreadsheets
Experience and familiar with University of Idaho policies, procedures, and Banner modules
Experience working with excellent customer service and problem solving skills
Experience entering and tracking financial processes in higher education
Experience working in an environment that requires maintaining confidentiality
Banner experience
Experience staying organized and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/12/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by December 9, 2025

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/50236

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