Accounting Specialist II, Accounts Payable
Posting Number: SP004963P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: Accounts Payable
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Accounts Payable and Travel Services main role is to process payments on behalf of the University. This position will work directly with all team members, as well as the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure all functions and reconciliation of payments are processed in a timely manner.
Position Overview:
This 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:
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
Required 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
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- None
Additional 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/30/2025
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 August 13th.
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 [email protected].
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.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49084
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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