Accounting Specialist II, UI Foundation

Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university's impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The Foundation is defined by four core values: Generosity and Curiosity; One Mission One Team; Leadership through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university's greatest opportunities, the Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation and strengthen the University of Idaho's future.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Process, update and maintain various routine accounting records and documents
• Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports
• Enter, retrieve and maintain data on computerized accounting system
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Reconcile / analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with researching and solving accounting problems
• Assist with determining proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Assist in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures
• Assist customers with University policies and procedures or make referrals as necessary
• Collect and record payments; issue receipts
• Prepare and make daily bank deposits and manage change funds
• Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies
• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects
• May process, update and maintain various complex transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• High School Diploma or equivalent

A Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance may substitute for the above work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service / support role
• Experience with accounts receivable activities, including the receipt and deposit of funds
• Using a large integrated database system such as Banner and/or a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software solution
• Manipulating database software to store, retrieve, and compile information into report format
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Researching and validating constituent information from multiple sources

Pay

$20.14 per hour or higher, commensurate with experience

This is a full-time, fiscal year, non-exempt classified position.