Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts

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University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts. The role involves performing a range of accounting activities from clerical duties like managing receivables and payables to more complex tasks such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems. The position supports cashiering, deposit processing, accounts receivable functions, ensures compliance with regulations, and collaborates with campus partners while providing customer service.

Highlights

Process, update, and maintain routine and complex accounting records and documents

Prepare accounting statements, billing documents, and financial reports

Enter, retrieve, and maintain data on computerized accounting systems

Reconcile and analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness

Respond to customer inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Collect and record payments, issue receipts, and prepare daily bank deposits

Assist with compliance to university, state, and federal regulations

Interact with internal and external auditors and support audit projects

Required skills include experience with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet software

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

Qualifications require two years of financial or business process support experience or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Preferred experience includes customer service, cash handling, wire payments, and work in decentralized accounting environments

Position reports to Assistant Accounting Manager within the Student Accounts department, AVP Finance division

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005347P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	Student Accounts
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	As a member of the Student Accounts team, the Accounting Specialist II supports cashiering, deposit processing, and accounts receivable functions with a strong focus on accuracy and internal controls. Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager, this role processes and reconciles daily transactions, including cash, check, electronic payments, and domestic and international wires. The position ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, supports audit readiness, and resolves discrepancies. This role collaborates with campus partners and provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
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	Student Accounts \| 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	None
Additional Preferred	Experience in customer service/support role Experience with cash handling, wire payments and general banking procedures Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment Completion of at least one college-level accounting course
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

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	06/30/2026
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 July 14th. 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 [email protected].
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
[email protected]

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005347P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	Student Accounts
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	As a member of the Student Accounts team, the Accounting Specialist II supports cashiering, deposit processing, and accounts receivable functions with a strong focus on accuracy and internal controls. Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager, this role processes and reconciles daily transactions, including cash, check, electronic payments, and domestic and international wires. The position ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, supports audit readiness, and resolves discrepancies. This role collaborates with campus partners and provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
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	Student Accounts \| 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	None
Additional Preferred	Experience in customer service/support role Experience with cash handling, wire payments and general banking procedures Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment Completion of at least one college-level accounting course
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

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	06/30/2026
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 July 14th. 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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