Accounting Specialist II

University of Idaho Accounting Specialist II Location: Moscow Division/College: AVP Finance Employee Category: Classified Pay Range: $20.
68 per hour FTE: 1 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Summary: The position 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: Processing, updating and maintaining various routine accounting records and documents Preparing accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports Entering, retrieving and maintaining data on computerized accounting system Responding to customer inquiries Reconciling / analyzing accounting records for accuracy and completeness Assisting with researching and solving accounting problems Assisting with determining proper classification and coding of income and expenditures Assisting in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures Assisting customers with University policies and procedures or make referrals as necessary Collecting and recording payments; issuing receipts Preparing and making daily bank deposits and managing change funds Taking necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies Interacting with internal and external auditors and participating in auditing projects May process, update and maintain various complex transactions Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency 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 Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a customer service / support role One year shipping experience following Department of Transportation regulations Two years of warehousing or production experience Knowledge of and/or training on state and federal property disposal guidelines Forklift operator certification Experience with governmental fund accounting with an emphasis on Fixed Asset Management Experience working in a complex, decentralized accounting environment Completion of at least one college-level accounting course with a preference for an Associates Degree or higher in accounting or finance Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Required Licensures, Certifications or other Posting Number: SP004180P Posting Date: 11/03/2023 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions: Position open until filled with first review date of 11/17/23.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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