Business Specialist I

University of Idaho

Business Specialist I

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Engineering

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $18.32 per hour or higher depending on experience.

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Responsible for providing basic transactional support for daily financial operations such as routine purchases, submitting receipts and invoices for payment, processing travel expenses and reconciling purchasing cards following policies and procedures under the supervision of more senior financial staff. The position may handle cash.

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 central financial system
• Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents
• Originating personnel actions in the central financial system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Using computer software and applications for word processing and data organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of financial support services.
• Experience with office support functions; including using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, and data organization.
• Experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services.
• Independently solving problems and performing liaison activities in a work setting and coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements.
• Knowledge of office management, record keeping methods, and information management practices.
• Knowledge of University of Idaho policies and procedures.
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a University setting.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003933P

Posting Date: 05/15/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by May 29, 2023 will receive first consideration.

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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