Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Hybrid work option available
Division/College: University Research
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
Accounting Specialist I
The Accounting Specialist I performs a variety of accounting duties that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems.
Duties may include:

• Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents
• Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
• Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accounting system
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Distribute and file various documents and reports
• Compile reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, revenue and expense, and other pertinent information
• Assist with reconciling accounting records
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures or make referrals as necessary
• Coordinate mailings and compose correspondence as needed
• Collect and record payments; issue receipts
• May answer and/or screen telephone calls and greet customers
• Other duties as assigned

Accounting Specialist II
The Accounting Specialist II performs a variety of accounting activities that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems.
Duties may include:

• Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents
• Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
• Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accounting system
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Reconcile / analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with researching and solving accounting problems
• Assist with determining proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures or make referrals as necessary
• Collect and record payments; issue receipts
• Prepare and make daily bank deposits and manage change funds
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• May process, update and maintain various complex transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Salary range depending on education and experience:

• Accounting Specialist I: $16.15 hourly, or higher commensurate with experience
• Accounting Specialist II: $19.00 hourly, or higher commensurate with experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Specialist II:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Accounting Specialist I:

• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to record or compile financial transactions
• A Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience

Accounting Specialist II:

• Two years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including interpreting and applying policies and procedures to practical situations
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile financial information, prepare summaries and reports
• A Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting Specialist I:

• Experience in a customer service / support role
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates Degree or higher in accounting or finance
• One or more years of experience in troubleshooting and identifying fiscal problems and discrepancies; creating and maintaining accurate records and transactions; interpreting rules and policies and procedures.
• Experience working with the Banner Financial System Experience working in an area of Grant & Contract financial accounting or sponsored research administration

Accounting Specialist II:

• Experience in a customer service / support role
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates
• Degree or higher in accounting or finance
• Two years or more of experience in troubleshooting and identifying fiscal problems and discrepancies; creating and maintaining accurate records and transactions; interpreting rules and policies and procedures.
• Experience working with the Banner Financial System
• Experience working in an area of Grant & Contract financial accounting or sponsored research administration

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004049P
Posting Date: 07/28/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Preferential review of applications will begin on August 12, 2023. Please address required qualifications and any applicable preferred qualifications in the Letter of Qualification.
This position has the option of hybrid work, depending on the final candidate. If you would like a full copy of the job description for this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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