Posting Context Statement
Accounts Payable and Travel Services’ main role is to process payments on behalf of the University. The Purchasing Card Specialist works directly with the Travel Financial Specialist and Accounts Payable Manager to ensure purchase card administration functions and reconciliation of payments are processed in a timely manner.
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
https://www.uidaho.edu/dfa/finance/controller/accounts-payable
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
None
Additional Preferred
Experience in a customer service / support role
Experience with governmental fund accounting
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 application