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Accounting Specialist III
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Position Number: 5192170
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University of Idaho

Accounting Specialist III

Location: Moscow

Division/College: AVP Finance

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $23.81 per hour

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Accounting Specialist III 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:

Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions
Make corrections to transactions and databases
Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
Research and solve basic accounting problems
Determine proper classification and coding of transactions
Respond to customer inquiries
May prepare periodic and special financial reports
May provide financial management information
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
Assist customers with University policies and procedures
Prepare and issue refunds
Collect and record payments
Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation
Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects
Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency

Four years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including:
- interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- at least one year of transaction processing
Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions.
Experience in a customer service / support role

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with governmental fund accounting
Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates Degree or higher in accounting or finance
Experience with accounting for assets

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to push and or pull items up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop and lift items reguarly

Ability to push and or pull items up to 50 pounds Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, stoop and lift items reguarly

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004392P

Posting Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
The first consideration date for applications is May 1, 2024. Please use details and examples in your letter of qualification to address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

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.