Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts

Accounting Specialist II, Student Accounts

Posting Number: SP005266P
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

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 Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• None

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:

• None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
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: 05/11/2026
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 May 31st..

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51520

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

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