Business Specialist II

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004414P
Position Title Business Specialist II
Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Department Col of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Reporting to the College Business Officer, the Business Specialist II is part of the college’s central team, supporting multiple units within the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). This on-campus position provides assistance to students, faculty and all visitors to the college’s central office. This position will also include grant and financial duties related to the operations of the departments and college. This position will also serve as the back up to the Business Specialist III in their absence.
Position Overview
Responsible for providing basic to moderately 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 financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.
Duties may include:
  • Purchase identified goods and services
  • Submit invoices and receipts for payment
  • Accept and recording payments
  • Reconcile purchasing card statements
  • Process travel claims and reimbursements
  • Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
  • File and maintain unit-level finance documents
  • Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system
  • Compile and summarizing data for routine reports
  • Distribute financial reports
  • Research discrepancies
  • Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures
  • Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business may substitute for the above experience
Required Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Working in higher education
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations
  • Being detail oriented/attention to detail
  • Communicating effectively
  • Working independently in a high-volume office with many interruptions
  • Working well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $22.66 per hour or higher depending on education and 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 05/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled with a first consideration date of May 17, 2024. To apply, please submit a current resume, a letter of qualification addressing how you meet all required qualifications (and any additional preferred qualifications), and a list of three references.
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.

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