Accounting Specialist III

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University of Idaho is hiring an Accounting Specialist III. The role involves performing a variety of accounting tasks ranging from managing receivables and payables to reconciling accounts and resolving accounting issues. The specialist will produce financial reports, handle customer inquiries, comply with regulations, interact with auditors, and support process improvements and training within the finance department.

Highlights

Reconcile, review, and approve accounting records and transactions

Prepare accounting statements, billing documents, and financial reports

Research and resolve accounting problems and discrepancies

Assist customers with University policies and handle refunds and payments

Participate in auditing projects and interact with auditors

Recommend improvements in office operations and process automation

Use computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet software

Experience required: four years in financial or business process support, including at least one year of transaction processing

Preferred experience with governmental fund accounting and university software such as Banner, Argos, Chrome River, and Jaggaer

High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or college-level accounting courses preferred

Full-time, non-exempt, classified position within the AVP Finance division, Accounts Payable department

Compensation commensurate with experience

This position is open to current University of Idaho employees only

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Internal Posting?	This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only
Posting Number	SP005411P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist III
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	Accounts Payable
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
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: 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	Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) \| University of Idaho

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 equivalent
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Experience with governmental fund accounting Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associate’s Degree or higher in accounting or finance Experience with University Software such as Banner, Argos, Chrome River, and Jaggaer
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	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	08/20/2026
Closing Date	09/03/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only
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 (*).

* Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
* Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
[email protected]

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?	This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only
Posting Number	SP005411P
Position Title	Accounting Specialist III
Division/College	AVP Finance
Department	Accounts Payable
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement
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: 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	Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) \| University of Idaho

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 equivalent
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Experience with governmental fund accounting Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associate’s Degree or higher in accounting or finance Experience with University Software such as Banner, Argos, Chrome River, and Jaggaer
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	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	08/20/2026
Closing Date	09/03/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only
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 (*).

* Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
* Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No

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

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