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Accounting Specialist II, General Accounting

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2538777

rAccounting Specialist II, General Accounting

rPosting Number: SP005263P

rDivision/College: AVP Finance

rDepartment: General Accounting

rLocation: Moscow

rPosting Context Statement:

The University of Idaho has a significant investment in fixed assets, such as land, buildings, other improvements, and fixed and moveable equipment which are used to accomplish the primary missions of instruction, research and public service.

Our mission is to ensure that University fixed assets are properly recorded to inventory, safeguarded, controlled, disposed of, and accounted for in accordance with federal and state regulations, audit requirements, and government accounting standards.

rrPosition Overview:

The Accounting Specialist II 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:

Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and

documents

Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial

reports

Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accounting system

Respond to customer inquiries

Reconcile / analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness

Assist with researching and solving accounting problems

Assist with determining proper classification and coding of income

and expenditures

Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and

University policy and procedures

Assist customers with University policies and procedures or make

referrals as necessary

Collect and record payments; issue receipts

Prepare and make daily bank deposits and manage change funds

Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies

Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in

auditing projects

May process, update and maintain various complex transactions

Other duties as assigned

rrRequired Experience:

Two years full-time experience providing financial or business

process support within established policies and procedures, including interpreting and applying policies and procedures to practical situations

Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet

software to compile financial information, prepare summaries and reports

A Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the

above work experience

rrRequired Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

rrRequired Other:

Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy

requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Must be willing and able to obtain a forklift certification within 6

months of appointment

rrAdditional Preferred:

Experience in a customer service / support role

Experience with governmental fund accounting

Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting

environment

Completion of at least one college-level accounting course

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to push and or pull items up to 50 pounds

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move items up to 50 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop and lift items regularly

rrDegree Requirement:

rN/A: No degree requirement

rrFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

rEmployee Category: Classified

rPay Range: \$20.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

rType of Appointment: Fiscal Year

rFTE:

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

rPosting Date: 05/08/2026

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than May 22nd.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) 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.

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