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
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
