Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts

Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts

As a member of the Student Accounts team, the Accounting Specialist II supports cashiering, deposit processing, and accounts receivable functions with a strong focus on accuracy and internal controls. Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager, this role processes and reconciles daily transactions, including cash, check, electronic payments, and domestic and international wires. The position ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, supports audit readiness, and resolves discrepancies.

This role collaborates with campus partners and provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

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.

• 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 and 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
• 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 Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• None

• Experience in customer service/support role
• Experience with cash handling, wire payments and general banking procedures
• Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course

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