Accounting Specialist II, UI Foundation

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University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Specialist II for the University Foundation CFO department. This role involves managing various accounting tasks from clerical duties such as processing receivables and payables to more complex activities like reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and assisting with resolving accounting issues.

Highlights

Processes and maintains routine and complex accounting records and documents.
Prepares accounting statements, billing documents, and financial reports.
Enters, retrieves, and maintains data using computerized accounting systems.
Responds to customer inquiries and assists with University policies and procedures.
Reconciles and analyzes accounting records for accuracy and completeness.
Assists with research and resolution of accounting problems and proper classification of income and expenditures.
Collects and records payments, issues receipts, and manages daily bank deposits and change funds.
Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
Requires two years of full-time financial or business process experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance as a substitute.
Experience with computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software is necessary; preferred experience includes customer service, accounts receivable, Banner or CRM software, and strong communication skills.
Pay starts at $20.14 per hour or higher, depending on experience.

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005387P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, UI Foundation
Division/College	University Foundation
Department	University Foundation CFO
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university’s impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation is defined by four core values: Generosity and Curiosity; One Mission One Team; Leadership through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university’s greatest opportunities, the Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho’s future.
Position Overview	The position 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	University of Idaho Foundation \| 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 a customer service / support role Experience with accounts receivable activities, including the receipt and deposit of funds Using a large integrated database system such as Banner and/or a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software solution Manipulating database software to store, retrieve, and compile information into report format Written and verbal communication skills Researching and validating constituent information from multiple sources
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	$20.14 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	07/28/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than Aug. 11th. 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
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	SP005387P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist II, UI Foundation
Division/College	University Foundation
Department	University Foundation CFO
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university’s impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation is defined by four core values: Generosity and Curiosity; One Mission One Team; Leadership through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university’s greatest opportunities, the Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho’s future.
Position Overview	The position 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	University of Idaho Foundation \| 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 a customer service / support role Experience with accounts receivable activities, including the receipt and deposit of funds Using a large integrated database system such as Banner and/or a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software solution Manipulating database software to store, retrieve, and compile information into report format Written and verbal communication skills Researching and validating constituent information from multiple sources
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	$20.14 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	07/28/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification and current resume no later than Aug. 11th. 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
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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