What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist II position at University of Idaho?
Accounting Specialist II
Posting Number: SP005423P
Division/College: University Research
Department: University Research
Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Hybrid work option available
Posting Context Statement:
The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for ensuring the responsible stewardship of research funding, and overseeing the submission of proposals by reviewing those proposals to ensure compliance with federal, State, University and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
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:
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
Required Experience:
- 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
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalency
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
Education:
- Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associate's
- Degree or higher in accounting or finance
Experience in/with:
- Working in a customer service/support role
- Governmental fund accounting
- Banner Financial System
- Working in an area of Grant & Contract financial accounting or sponsored research administration
- Troubleshooting and identifying fiscal problems and discrepancies; creating and maintaining accurate records and transactions; interpreting rules, policies and procedures
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.14 per hour or higher depending on 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: 08/26/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 9, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@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/52553
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Benefits:
Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Professional DevelopmentSalary : $20