Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP004369P

Position Title
Business Specialist III

Division/College
College of Engineering

Department
College of Engineering

Location
Idaho Falls

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

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-falls
Position Qualifications
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

• None

Additional Preferred

• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible

Employee Category
Classified

Pay Range
$25.61 per hour or higher depending on experience.

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1
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
03/29/2024

Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by April 15, 2024 will receive first consideration.
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.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.