Assistant Accounting Manager I, Accounts Payable

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005228P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: Accounts Payable
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Accounts Payable and Travel Service’s main role is to process payments on behalf of the University. This position will work directly with all team members, as well as the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure all functions and reconciliation of payments are processed in a timely manner.

Position Overview:

This position performs a variety of accounting activities that range in level of complexity from transactional accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems. This position will also be responsible for assisting with managerial oversight of some or all of the activities of Accounting Specialists in the accounting unit and may provide backup coverage for the Accounting Manager in their absence.

Duties may include:

• Oversee various accounting processes and databases
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets
• Assist in planning, directing, organizing and scheduling the activities of the unit
• Analyze, develop and document accounting and cost procedures and controls
• Proxy for senior staff when necessary
• Research and monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
• Assist with developing and delivering training to appropriate audiences within the University on policies, procedures, and practices, and use of accounting systems
• Advise customers on University policies and procedures
• Compose correspondence and take necessary action to resolve problems or discrepancies
• Oversee daily activities of the unit, review and approve transactions
• Assist with implementing changes in office operations and process automation
• May direct the work of lower-level staff
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three 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.
• At least two years of transactional accounting experience.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze, and report on financial transactions.
• Experience in a customer service / support role, including experience leading teams or managing projects.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• At least one college-level accounting course

Required Other: None

Additional Preferred:

• Governmental fund accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• Experience leading the work of others, or completion of related management/leadership training

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $63,448-$65,000 annually or higher depending on 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: 04/10/2026
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 April 17th.

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.