Job description
University of Idaho
Accounting Specialist II
Accounting Specialist II
Location: Moscow
Division/College: Facilities Management
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $21.66 per hour
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
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 fundsTake 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a customer service / support role
- One year shipping experience following Department of Transportation regulations
- Two years of warehousing or production experience
- Knowledge of and/or training on state and federal property disposal guidelines
- Forklift operator certification
- Experience with governmental fund accounting with an emphasis on Fixed Asset Management
- Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
- Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates Degree or higher in accounting or finance
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004022P
Posting Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 7/26/2023
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
Applicants, 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.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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