Business Specialist III

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 20 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005452P
Position Title Business Specialist III
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Aberdeen Research Center
Location Aberdeen
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/cals/aberdeen-research-and-extension-center

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
  • Three years of related work experience
  • Three years of progressively responsible work experience and working knowledge of the Extension System, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Idaho, State of Idaho and Idaho agriculture
  • Working knowledge of office and computer hardware and software, including spreadsheets, graphics, and word-processing applications
  • Familiarity with Banner, Windows, Word and Excel
  • Working knowledge of fiscal recordkeeping procedures
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, work additional hours as required by the position, and complete assigned duties accurately and within established deadlines
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work and make decisions based on established Center goals and priorities
  • Ability to independently initiate assigned tasks and complete duties with limited supervision
  • Experience preparing business correspondence; compiling information; developing reports and recommendations for management; and planning, organizing and implementing special projects
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond professionally to questions, concerns and complaints
  • Strong writing, editing and computer skills
  • Ability to work independently and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations in daily work
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $23.81 per hour, or more depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 09/14/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by September 22, 2026 will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Laura at [email protected] and request that one be sent to you.
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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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