Business Specialist II

Business Specialist IiPosting Number: SP005088PDivision/College: University ResearchDepartment: University Research - EPSCoRLocation: MoscowPosting Context Statement:Idaho EPSCoR is a statewide office positioned at the University of Idaho serving multiple entities and supporting all of the National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 prime award programmatic activities such as reporting, site visits, reverse site visits, annual meetings, statewide travel, statewide research, STEM education programming, and various other activities to strengthen research and education in Idaho.Position Overview: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 servicesSubmit invoices and receipts for paymentAccept and recording paymentsReconcile purchasing card statementsProcess travel claims and reimbursementsTrack transactions through completion in the centralized financial systemFile and maintain unit-level finance documentsOriginate personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized finance systemCompile and summarizing data for routine reportsDistribute financial reportsResearch discrepanciesProvide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactionsOther duties as assignedRequired Experience:One year providing financial or business process support within established policies and proceduresUsing computer software and applications for researching and compiling financial information, preparing summaries and reportsA Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above experienceRequired Education:High School Diploma or equivalentRequired Other:NoneAdditional Preferred:Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administratorsPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:NoneDegree Requirement:N/A: No degree requirementFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEmployee Category: ClassifiedPay Range: $24.48 per hour or higher depending on experienceType of Appointment: Of_AppointmentFTE: 1Full Time/Part Time: Full TimeFunding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: NoPosting Date: 11/14/2025Closing Date:Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before November 28, 2025 will receive priority consideration.Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50068Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resourcesBackground Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.