Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting

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University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting. This role requires managing diverse accounting tasks including processing and maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, responding to customer inquiries, and assisting with compliance and auditing activities within the General Accounting department.

Highlights

Manage receivables, payables, and maintain routine accounting records and documents.

Prepare accounting statements, billing documents, and financial reports.

Enter, retrieve, and maintain data using computerized accounting systems.

Reconcile and analyze accounting records for accuracy and assist in resolving accounting problems.

Assist with classification and coding of income and expenditures adhering to regulations and university policies.

Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects.

Required skills include experience with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet software.

Must have two years of financial or business process experience or a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain forklift certification within six months.

Compensation starts at $20.50 per hour or higher, commensurate with experience.

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005263P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	General Accounting
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The University of Idaho has a significant investment in fixed assets, such as land, buildings, other improvements, and fixed and moveable equipment which are used to accomplish the primary missions of instruction, research and public service. Our mission is to ensure that University fixed assets are properly recorded to inventory, safeguarded, controlled, disposed of, and accounted for in accordance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements, and government accounting standards.
Position Overview	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. Duties may include: Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports 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
Unit URL	Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	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 A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other	Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles Must be willing and able to obtain a forklift certification within 6 months of appointment
Additional Preferred	Experience in a customer service / support role 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	Ability to push and or pull items up to 50 pounds Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, stoop and lift items regularly
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$20.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	05/08/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than May 22nd. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005263P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	General Accounting
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The University of Idaho has a significant investment in fixed assets, such as land, buildings, other improvements, and fixed and moveable equipment which are used to accomplish the primary missions of instruction, research and public service. Our mission is to ensure that University fixed assets are properly recorded to inventory, safeguarded, controlled, disposed of, and accounted for in accordance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements, and government accounting standards.
Position Overview	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. Duties may include: Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports 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
Unit URL	Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	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 A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other	Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles Must be willing and able to obtain a forklift certification within 6 months of appointment
Additional Preferred	Experience in a customer service / support role 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	Ability to push and or pull items up to 50 pounds Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, stoop and lift items regularly
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$20.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	05/08/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than May 22nd. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
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.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting

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