What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Specialist position at University of Idaho?
Financial Specialist
Posting Number: SP004721P
Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Department: College of Natural Resources Admin
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Reporting to the fiscal operations officer, this position is responsible for providing financial support for the College of Natural Resources; preparing and processing financial transactions; providing professional customer service and serving as a resource for faculty, staff and students in the management of a variety of fund types; interpreting and implementing university, college and department financial and administrative policies, rules and procedures; and performing a variety of office and administrative functions.
Position Overview:
Responsible for providing basic transactional support for daily financial operations such as routine purchases, submitting receipts and invoices for payment, processing travel expenses and reconciling purchasing cards following policies and procedures under the supervision of more senior financial staff. The position may handle cash.
Duties may include:
- Purchasing identified goods and services
- Submitting invoices and receipts for payment
- Accepting and recording payments
- Reconciling purchasing card statements
- Processing travel claims and reimbursements
- Tracking transactions through completion in the central financial system
- Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents
- Originating personnel actions in the central financial system
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Using computer software and applications for word processing and data organization
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- Two years related work experience in bookkeeping, administrative support or office management
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant degrees
-
Experience:
- Interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures
- Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application
- Using computers to enter, retrieve and edit financial data
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
- Working in a customer service environment
- Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
- Working with financial operating systems such as BANNER, Argos or other systems to enter, retrieve and edit financial data
- Working in a higher education, public or governmental organizations
- Interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures/rules and regulations
- Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
-
Knowledge of:
- Standard accounting principles and budgeting procedures
- MS Office Suite or other similar office management software including intermediate to high-level user of MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.)
-
Skills:
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by February 5, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/46998
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.
jeid-cb1e97462bc96643a7b2c21006287548
Salary : $17
