What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist II, Accounts Payable position at University of Idaho?
Posting Number: SP005219P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: Accounts Payable
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Accounts Payable and Travel Service’s main role is to process payments on behalf of the University. This position will work directly with all team members, as well as the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure all functions and reconciliation of payments are processed in a timely manner.
Position Overview
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
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $ 42,640 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
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Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than April 8th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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/51222
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: Accounts Payable
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Accounts Payable and Travel Service’s main role is to process payments on behalf of the University. This position will work directly with all team members, as well as the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure all functions and reconciliation of payments are processed in a timely manner.
Position Overview
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
- 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 Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- None
- Experience in a customer service / support role
- Experience with governmental fund accounting
- Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
- Completion of at least one college-level accounting course
- None
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $ 42,640 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
Fte
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than April 8th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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/51222
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $42,640