Accounting Specialist III

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University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Specialist III. The role involves managing a range of accounting activities from clerical tasks like managing receivables and payables to complex duties such as reconciling accounts, resolving accounting problems, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Highlights

Reconcile, review, and approve accounting records and transactions
Make corrections to transactions and databases
Prepare accounting statements, billing documents, and financial reports
Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
Research and resolve basic accounting problems
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with University policies and procedures
Interact with internal and external auditors, participate in auditing projects
Recommend operational improvements and process automation
Required skills include experience with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheet software, Excel, Banner system, Argos system
Qualifications include four years of relevant financial or business process support experience and a high school diploma or equivalent
Compensation starts at $26.85 per hour, depending on education and experience
Work within the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, CALS Dean Administration department

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005260P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist III
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	CALS Dean Administration
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The Accounting Specialist III role is essential because it performs a broad range of accounting activities that vary in complexity from routine clerical tasks such as approving accounting records, making corrections to transactions and databases and determining the proper classification and coding of transactions, to advanced financial analysis and problem-solving duties such as reconciling accounts, preparing special financial reports, and performing internal control reviews to ensure compliance and proper financial management.
Position Overview	This 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: Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions Make corrections to transactions and databases Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness Research and solve basic accounting problems Determine proper classification and coding of transactions Respond to customer inquiries May prepare periodic and special financial reports May provide financial management information Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures Assist customers with University policies and procedures Prepare and issue refunds Collect and record payments Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	https://vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com/sites/CALS/SitePages/Administrative-Services.aspx

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Four years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including: interpreting and applying policies and procedures at least one year of transaction processing Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions Experience in a customer service / support role
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalency
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Four years of work experience in accounting, budgeting and finance An Associate’s or Bachelors degree in business or accounting Experience in researching and compiling financial information, and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application Excellent project management skills including proficiency in prioritizing and managing ongoing projects as well as ability to adhere to deadlines Ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems, working both independently and as a team member and exercising consistent discretion and judgment and keeping confidentiality in all matters Good knowledge of enterprise-wide administrative data processing systems Demonstrated proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness Must be a self-starter and can work independently with little or no supervision Experience working with csv files, word processing, spreadsheets and database software to develop and automate financial reports Experience using Excel, Banner system, Argos system and working in an academic setting Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$26.85 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
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	05/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by May 20, 2026, 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. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
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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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005260P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist III
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	CALS Dean Administration
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The Accounting Specialist III role is essential because it performs a broad range of accounting activities that vary in complexity from routine clerical tasks such as approving accounting records, making corrections to transactions and databases and determining the proper classification and coding of transactions, to advanced financial analysis and problem-solving duties such as reconciling accounts, preparing special financial reports, and performing internal control reviews to ensure compliance and proper financial management.
Position Overview	This 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: Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions Make corrections to transactions and databases Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness Research and solve basic accounting problems Determine proper classification and coding of transactions Respond to customer inquiries May prepare periodic and special financial reports May provide financial management information Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures Assist customers with University policies and procedures Prepare and issue refunds Collect and record payments Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	https://vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com/sites/CALS/SitePages/Administrative-Services.aspx

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Four years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including: interpreting and applying policies and procedures at least one year of transaction processing Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions Experience in a customer service / support role
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalency
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Four years of work experience in accounting, budgeting and finance An Associate’s or Bachelors degree in business or accounting Experience in researching and compiling financial information, and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application Excellent project management skills including proficiency in prioritizing and managing ongoing projects as well as ability to adhere to deadlines Ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems, working both independently and as a team member and exercising consistent discretion and judgment and keeping confidentiality in all matters Good knowledge of enterprise-wide administrative data processing systems Demonstrated proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness Must be a self-starter and can work independently with little or no supervision Experience working with csv files, word processing, spreadsheets and database software to develop and automate financial reports Experience using Excel, Banner system, Argos system and working in an academic setting Familiarity with the land-grant institution and Extension system
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$26.85 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
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	05/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by May 20, 2026, 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. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
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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