"Business Specialist III"

Posting Number:

SP005197P

Division/College:

College of Natural Resources

Department:

College of Natural Resources Admin

Location:

Moscow

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing 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 and ad hoc financial reports.

Duties may include:

• Purchasing identified goods and services
• Submitting invoices and receipts for payment
• Accepting and recording payments
• Reconciling purchasing card statements
• Processing travel claims and reimbursements
• Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system
• Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents
• Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system
• Developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports
• Researching and correcting discrepancies or errors
• Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
• Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making
• Serving as departmental grant administrator, assisting principal investigator with pre- and post-award financial activities. May participate in budget development and compilation and submission of proposals and project reports
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system
• Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial data
• Interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Preferred:

• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives and developing recommendations for management/administrator
• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
• Experience with developing financial data analytics using artificial intelligence
• Two years progressive experience in research administration, administration of sponsored projects and/or writing grant proposals
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant and contract administration, Federal and University regulations regarding grants and University research policies
• Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision, ability to communicate effectively with others, use problem solving skills and prioritize workload
• Experience with the University of Idaho’s electronic research administration system
• Experience with Banner (Finance, Human Resources, and Student modules)

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employee Category:

Classified

Pay Range:

$25.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No

Posting Date:

03/10/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 24th, 2026.

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