Accounting Specialist II

University of Idaho

Accounting Specialist II

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Controller

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour, depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Accounting Specialist II 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.

• Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents
• Prepare accounting statements and billing documents
• Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accounting system
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Reconcile / analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with researching and solving accounting problems
• Assist with determining proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures or make referrals as necessary
• Collect and record payments; issue receipts
• Prepare and make daily bank deposits and manage change funds
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• May process, update and maintain various complex transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• Two years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including interpreting and applying policies and procedures to practical situations.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile financial information, prepare summaries and reports.
• Experience in a customer service / support role
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:

• Experience maintaining accounts in an automated, integrated finance system
• Experience preparing statistical reports, financial statements, projections and schedules requiring financial analysis
• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003674P

Posting Date: 11/08/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First consideration will be given to applications received by November 27, 2022

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.



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