Job Description

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005455P Position Title Business Specialist III Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Kimberly Research Center Location Kimberly Posting Context Statement

Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex.

KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices.

Position Overview

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

https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-ag-experiment-station/centers/kimberly

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours including overtime when necessary, especially at fiscal year-end

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting
• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
• Experience using Excel, Banner, and Argos
• Familiarity with land-grant institutions and the Extension system
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors) to obtain documents from other buildings

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $23.81 per hour or higher depending on 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 09/16/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by September 30, 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 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.