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Business Specialist II
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Position Number: 5979052
Location: Kimberly, ID
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Business Specialist II

Posting Number: SP004748P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Branch Stations-Kimberly
Location: Kimberly

Posting Context Statement:

Performs a wide variety of administrative support functions at the Kimberly Research & Extension Center; maintains program records, prepares reports, and provides liaison between management, other organizational units, and external customers; provides information on University and Human Resource policies, procedures, and required training to faculty and staff, assists faculty in coordinating various conferences and other educational programs. Responsible for providing 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 financial reports.

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing basic to moderately 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 financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.

Duties may include:

Purchase identified goods and services
Submit invoices and receipts for payment
Accept and recording payments
Reconcile purchasing card statements
Process travel claims and reimbursements
Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
File and maintain unit-level finance documents
Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system
Compile and summarizing data for routine reports
Distribute financial reports
Research discrepancies
Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures
Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports
A Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles

Additional Preferred:

Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
Experience balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
Experience working well with others and displaying a professional attitude in dealing with people
Experience gathering and compiling data for reports

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot or cold conditions outdoors) to obtain documents from other buildings and the pick-up/distribution of the mail and/or packages

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.20 per hour, or higher depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by February 19, 2025, will receive first consideration.

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.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

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

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47156

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.