Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP005347P
Position Title
Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts
Division/College
AVP Finance
Department
Student Accounts
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
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.
Position Overview
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 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
- Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Student Accounts | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
- 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
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
Additional Preferred
- 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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$20.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Posting Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than July 14th.
In your letter of qualifications (
human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at
cday@uidaho.edu.
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.