Accounting Specialist III

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005260P


Position Title
Accounting Specialist III


Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences


Department
CALS Dean Administration


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement


The Accounting Specialist III role is essential because it performs a broad range of accounting activities that vary in complexity from routine clerical tasks such as approving accounting records, making corrections to transactions and databases and determining the proper classification and coding of transactions, to advanced financial analysis and problem-solving duties such as reconciling accounts, preparing special financial reports, and performing internal control reviews to ensure compliance and proper financial management.

Position Overview


This position 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

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Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• 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

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Four years of work experience in accounting, budgeting and finance
• An Associate's or Bachelors degree in business or accounting
• Experience in researching and compiling financial information, and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application
• Excellent project management skills including proficiency in prioritizing and managing ongoing projects as well as ability to adhere to deadlines
• Ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems, working both independently and as a team member and exercising consistent discretion and judgment and keeping confidentiality in all matters
• Good knowledge of enterprise-wide administrative data processing systems
• Demonstrated proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Must be a self-starter and can work independently with little or no supervision
• Experience working with csv files, word processing, spreadsheets and database software to develop and automate financial reports
• Experience using Excel, Banner system, Argos system and working in an academic setting
• Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement
N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employee Category
Classified


Pay Range
$26.85 per hour or higher 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
05/06/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by July 19, 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 Heather Biersner at View email address on click.appcast.io and request that one be sent to you.

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.