This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2327883

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rBusiness Specialist II

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rPosting Number: SP004748P

rDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rDepartment: Branch Stations-Kimberly

rLocation: Kimberly

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rPosting Context Statement:

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Performs a wide variety of administrative support functions at the Kimberly Research & Extension Center; maintains program records, prepares reports, and provides liaison between management, other organizational units, and external customers; provides information on University and Human Resource policies, procedures, and required training to faculty and staff, assists faculty in coordinating various conferences and other educational programs. Responsible for providing technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine financial reports.

rrPosition Overview:

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Responsible for providing basic to moderately complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine financial reports. May handle cash, manage accounts receivable and/or payable transactions.

Duties may include:

• Purchase identified goods and services
• Submit invoices and receipts for payment
• Accept and recording payments
• Reconcile purchasing card statements
• Process travel claims and reimbursements
• Track transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
• File and maintain unit-level finance documents
• Originate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance system
• Compile and summarizing data for routine reports
• Distribute financial reports
• Research discrepancies
• Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
• Other duties as assigned

rrRequired Experience:

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• One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures
• Using computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reports
• A Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experience

rrRequired Education:

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• High School Diploma or equivalent

rrRequired Other:

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• Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles

rrAdditional Preferred:

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• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators
• Experience balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
• Experience working well with others and displaying a professional attitude in dealing with people
• Experience gathering and compiling data for reports

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot or cold conditions outdoors) to obtain documents from other buildings and the pick-up/distribution of the mail and/or packages

rrDegree Requirement:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of application

rrFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

rEm ployee Category: Classified

rPay Range: \$20.20 per hour, or higher depending on education and experience.

rType of Appointment: _of_Appointment

rFTE:

1.0

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

rPosting Date: 02/04/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by February 19, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your \"Letter of Qualification\" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

rApplicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources{target="_blank"}

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