Business Specialist III

University Of Idaho; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking a dedicated finance support professional to handle complex financial tasks, maintain records, and compile routine and ad hoc reports. You will process invoices, travel claims, and payments, while ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently under deadlines. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Duties require accurate handling of financial data and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex financial support for daily operations following policies and procedures.
• Process a variety of financial transactions and maintain records.
• Compile data and generate routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist departments with invoices, receipts and financial questions.
• Research discrepancies and make recommendations for management decisions.
• Serve as departmental grant administrator and assist with budget development and reporting.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Banner

Excel

Job description

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
• 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
• 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

• None

Additional Preferred

• Three years of related work experience
• Three years of progressively responsible work experience and working knowledge of the Extension System, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Idaho, State of Idaho and Idaho agriculture
• Working knowledge of office and computer hardware and software, including spreadsheets, graphics, and word-processing applications
• Familiarity with Banner, Windows, Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of fiscal recordkeeping procedures
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, work additional hours as required by the position, and complete assigned duties accurately and within established deadlines
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and make decisions based on established Center goals and priorities
• Ability to independently initiate assigned tasks and complete duties with limited supervision
• Experience preparing business correspondence; compiling information; developing reports and recommendations for management; and planning, organizing and implementing special projects
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond professionally to questions, concerns and complaints
• Strong writing, editing and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations in daily work

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Employment Details

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range $23.81 per hour, or more depending on education and experience.

Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

FTE 1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.