Accounting Specialist III

The Accounting Specialist III role is essential because it performs a broad range of accounting activities that vary in complexity from routine clerical tasks such as approving accounting records, making corrections to transactions and databases and determining the proper classification and coding of transactions, to advanced financial analysis and problem-solving duties such as reconciling accounts, preparing special financial reports, and performing internal control reviews to ensure compliance and proper financial management.

• Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions
• Make corrections to transactions and databases
• Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Research and solve basic accounting problems
• Determine proper classification and coding of transactions
• Respond to customer inquiries
• May prepare periodic and special financial reports
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures
• Prepare and issue refunds
• Collect and record payments
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation
• Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects
• Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel
• Four years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including:
  • interpreting and applying policies and procedures
  • at least one year of transaction processing
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions
• Experience in a customer service / support role

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• Four years of work experience in accounting, budgeting and finance
• An Associate’s or Bachelors degree in business or accounting
• Experience in researching and compiling financial information, and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application
• Excellent project management skills including proficiency in prioritizing and managing ongoing projects as well as ability to adhere to deadlines
• Ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems, working both independently and as a team member and exercising consistent discretion and judgment and keeping confidentiality in all matters
• Good knowledge of enterprise-wide administrative data processing systems
• Demonstrated proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Must be a self-starter and can work independently with little or no supervision
• Experience working with csv files, word processing, spreadsheets and database software to develop and automate financial reports
• Experience using Excel, Banner system, Argos system and working in an academic setting
• Familiarity with the land‑grant institution and Extension system

• None

Pay Range: $26.85 per hour or higher depending on education and experience.

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