Business Specialist III

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004069P
Position Title Business Specialist III
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Branch Stations-Parma
Location Parma
Posting Context Statement
This position is the fiscal/finance role for operations at the Parma R&E Center including Research and Extension state/federal funds, service centers, revenue generating activities, grants/contracts, and all business related operations to support PI programs and operations manager responsibilities. The position is responsible for daily management of office operations, develops and maintains a variety of records, and provides liaison between management and other units and external customers.
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/parma-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
Additional Preferred
  • Two (2) years of experience providing financial support.
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Experience using Excel, Banner and Argos to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data and to develop financial reports.
  • Experience with financial record keeping methods.
  • Experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports in spreadsheet software.
  • Experience managing multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Maintaining confidentiality while managing highly sensitive documents and information.
  • Experience with written communication skills and developing and maintaining working relationship with diverse individuals from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Experience working in higher education.
  • Familiarity with land-grant institutions and the Extension system.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals both verbally and in writing.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $25.00 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. No
Posting Date 08/11/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by December 18, 2023 will receive priority 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.
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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