Accounting Specialist II

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform a range of accounting duties from routine record-keeping to complex account reconciliations. The role supports the Office of Sponsored Programs and interacts with auditors. Hybrid work options are available.

The position requires at least two years of related experience and may substitute a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance for the experience. Non-exempt, full-time, FY duration.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile financial information, prepare summaries and reports.
• A Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting experience

Spreadsheet proficiency

Policy interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance may substitute

Tools

Banner Financial System

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Accounting Specialist II

Posting Number: SP005423P

Division/College: University Research

Department: University Research

Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Hybrid work optionavailable

Posting Context Statement: The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for ensuring theresponsible stewardship of research funding, and overseeing thesubmission of proposals by reviewing those proposals to ensurecompliance with federal, State, University and sponsor regulationsand guidelines.

Position Overview: The Accounting Specialist II performs a variety of accountingactivities that range in level of complexity from clericalaccounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, tomore complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolvingaccounting problems.

Duties may include:

• Process, update and maintain various routine accounting recordsand documents
• Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financialreports
• Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accountingsystem
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Reconcile / analyze accounting records for accuracy andcompleteness
• Assist with researching and solving accounting problems
• Assist with determining proper classification and coding ofincome and expenditures
• Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsand University policy and procedures
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures ormake referrals as necessary
• Collect and record payments; issue receipts
• Prepare and make daily bank deposits and manage changefunds
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems ordiscrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate inauditing projects
• May process, update and maintain various complextransactions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Two years full-time experience providing financial or businessprocess support within established policies and procedures,including interpreting and applying policies and procedures topractical situations
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheetsoftware to compile financial information, prepare summaries andreports
• A Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance may substitute forthe above work experience

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Required Other:

• None

Additional Preferred:

Education:

• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course witha preference for an Associate's
• Degree or higher in accounting or finance

Experience in/with:

• Working in a customer service/support role
• Governmental fund accounting
• Banner Financial System
• Working in an area of Grant & Contract financial accountingor sponsored research administration
• Troubleshooting and identifying fiscal problems anddiscrepancies; creating and maintaining accurate records andtransactions; interpreting rules, policies and procedures

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement:

N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employee Category:

Classified

Pay Range:

$20.14 per hour or higher depending onexperience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in thisvacancy:

No

Posting Date:

08/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected asfinal possible candidates must be able to pass a criminalbackground check.

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunityemployer, including veterans and individuals withdisabilities.