University of Idaho
Business Specialist II or III
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $19 - $22 per Hour
💻 Finance
🗓️ May 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Business Specialist II or III. This role involves providing technical support for daily financial operations, compiling and summarizing financial data, processing transactions, and generating financial reports. The position also includes purchasing goods and services, handling payments, and assisting departments with financial inquiries.
Highlights
Highlights
- Responsible for financial transaction processing and documentation.
- Requires proficiency in spreadsheet and financial software.
- Compensation ranges from $19.39/hr to $21.92/hr or higher, based on experience.
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent; specific experience or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience in financial processing within electronic finance systems essential for Business Specialist III.
Business Specialist II or III Full Description
Business Specialist II or III
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004891P
Position Title | Business Specialist II or III
Division/College | AVP, Budget and Planning
Department | Academic Budget and Planning Office
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Business Specialist II/III will report to the College Business Officer in Financial Shared Services. This position is part of the Financial Shared Services and will provide support to the College of Business, Library and Division of Finance & Administration. The primary focus of this position includes technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures.
Position Overview | Business Specialist II
Responsible for providing basic to moderately complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.Duties may include: Purchase identified goods and services Submit invoices and receipts for payment Accept and recording payments Reconcile purchasing card statements Process travel claims and reimbursements Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system File and maintain unit-level finance documents Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system Compile and summarizing data for routine reports Distribute financial reports Research discrepancies Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Other duties as assigned
Business Specialist III
Responsible for providing complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports.Duties may include: Purchasing identified goods and services Submitting invoices and receipts for payment Accepting and recording payments Reconciling purchasing card statements Processing travel claims and reimbursements Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system Developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports Researching and correcting discrepancies or errors Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making Serving as departmental grant administrator, assisting principal investigator with pre- and post-award financial activities. May participate in budget development and compilation and submission of proposals and project reports Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Budget and Planning – DFA | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP004891P
Position Title | Business Specialist II or III
Division/College | AVP, Budget and Planning
Department | Academic Budget and Planning Office
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Business Specialist II/III will report to the College Business Officer in Financial Shared Services. This position is part of the Financial Shared Services and will provide support to the College of Business, Library and Division of Finance & Administration. The primary focus of this position includes technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures.
Position Overview | Business Specialist II
Responsible for providing basic to moderately complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.Duties may include: Purchase identified goods and services Submit invoices and receipts for payment Accept and recording payments Reconcile purchasing card statements Process travel claims and reimbursements Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system File and maintain unit-level finance documents Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system Compile and summarizing data for routine reports Distribute financial reports Research discrepancies Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Other duties as assigned
Business Specialist III
Responsible for providing complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports.Duties may include: Purchasing identified goods and services Submitting invoices and receipts for payment Accepting and recording payments Reconciling purchasing card statements Processing travel claims and reimbursements Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system Developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports Researching and correcting discrepancies or errors Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making Serving as departmental grant administrator, assisting principal investigator with pre- and post-award financial activities. May participate in budget development and compilation and submission of proposals and project reports Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Budget and Planning – DFA | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Business Specialist II One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience
Business Specialist III Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial data Interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Required Education | Business Specialist II or IIIHigh School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Business Specialist II Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Business Specialist III Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators. Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Business Specialist III Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial data Interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Required Education | Business Specialist II or IIIHigh School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Business Specialist II Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Business Specialist III Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators. Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
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 | $19.39/hr-$21.92/hr or higher depending on 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 | 05/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 12, 2025.
In your letter of qualification, 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.
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $19.39/hr-$21.92/hr or higher depending on 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 | 05/29/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 12, 2025.
In your letter of qualification, 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
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- 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
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * 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)
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