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Business Specialist III
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Position Number: 4530420
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University of Idaho

Business Specialist III

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $27.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
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

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business, finance or related field
Experience with:
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Editing and proofreading the work of others in a work environment
- Processing and reconciling expenses
- Developing and monitoring operating budgets
- Analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
- Sponsored programs administration and/or governmental accounting
- University of Idaho systems such as Banner, Chrome River, and VandalWeb
- Working in a higher education, public or governmental organization
- Interpreting, applying and explaining policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
Knowledge of:
- Grant and contract administration processes and procedures
- Standard accounting principles and budgeting procedures
- Project management principles
Skills:
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004090P

Posting Date: 08/23/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled, however, please apply by September 10, 2023 for first consideration. To apply, please submit a resume, letter of qualification (addressing how you meet all required qualifications and any/all preferred qualifications), and a list of three references.

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.