Business Specialist III

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.