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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrAccounting Specialist III

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rrEmployee Category: Classified

rrPay Range: \$25.61/hour or higher depending on education and experience

rrFTE: 1.0

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rThis 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

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• High School Diploma or equivalency

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rrPreferred Qualifications:

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• Four years of work experience in accounting, budgeting and finance
• An Associates\' degree in business or accounting can be substituted for two years of experience; A Bachelors degree in business or accounting can be substituted for four years of experience
• 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 diverse, 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 inst tution and Extension system

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• None

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004583P

rrPosting Date: 09/10/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rFirst consideration date for receipt of applications is September 24, 2024.

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.

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Oppor