Administrative Financial Specialist

University of Idaho

Administrative Financial Specialist

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour, depending on experience

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing financial support for the College of Natural Resources; preparing and processing financial transactions; providing professional customer service and serving as a resource for faculty, staff, and students in the management of a variety of fund types; interpreting and implementing university, college and department financial and administrative policies, rules, and procedures; and performing a variety of office and administrative functions.


Minimum Qualifications:
High School Degree or GED
• Two years related work experience in bookkeeping, administrative support or office management.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining policies and procedures.
• Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application.
• Using computers to enter, retrieve and edit financial data.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials.
• Working in a customer service environment.
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, and data organization.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant degrees

• Experience:
- Working with financial operating systems such as BANNER, Argos or other systems to enter, retrieve and edit financial data
- Working in a higher education, public or governmental organizations
- Interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures / rules and regulations
- Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects

• Knowledge of:
- Standard accounting principles and budgeting procedures
- MS Office Suite or other similar office management software including intermediate to high-level user of MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.)

• 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:
Ability to preform repetitive tasks with keyboards and computer mouse.


Posting Number: SP002713P

Posting Date: 02/11/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Priority will be given to applicants who have applied by March 1, 2021.


Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required 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.




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