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Job Description
Financial Technician Senior Workforce Development Center State of Idaho - 3.6 Boise, ID Job Details Full-time $21 - $23 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Preparation of internal financial performance reports Spreadsheets Research Accounting and finance experience Accounting standards Excel data analysis
Full Job Description NOTICE:
Due to a recent system improvement, if you have previously applied for a position with the State of Idaho, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account. For additional assistance, refer to the Candidate Guide located under Candidate Resources on the State of Idaho Careers page. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. The Idaho Workforce Development Council is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Technician Senior to support the agency's financial operations. This position plays a key role in supporting the Council's financial operations through financial processing, procurement support, recordkeeping, and grants and contracts administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, enjoys working with financial data, and has strong attention to detail. Financial Support Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance. Process payments, deposits, and related transactions. Create requisitions for purchase orders and service contracts. Track expenses, revenues, and billing activity. Generate financial reports. Respond to vendor inquiries. Provide procurement, requisition, and receiving support. Office Support Maintain filing systems and organizational documents. Provide office coverage and backup administrative support. Grants and Contracts Support Assist with contract preparation, routing, and tracking. Support collection and maintenance of grant and contract documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Some knowledge of accounting principles and practices . Typically gained by completion of some college level coursework covering accounting principles and practices AND at least 1 year of experience OR at least two years of experience performing bookkeeping or accounting-related duties such as processing payments, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, or tracking revenues and expenditures. Good knowledge of financial record keeping methods . Typically gained by completion of some college level course work in accounting or a closely related field AND at least 1 year of experience that involved reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data OR at least 2 years of experience that involved reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data. At least 6 months of experience in each of the following areas: Experience in bookkeeping using advanced Microsoft Excel functions. Experience researching and compiling financial info and preparing summaries and reports. Using personal computers to retrieve, edit, and analyze financial data.
Desirable Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience in public administration, finance, bookkeeping, or a related field. Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and formatting. Experience using Adobe Acrobat. This position has great benefits including: Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems:
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paid holidays a year Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start Optional 401K and 457 Investment Options Paid parental leave Basic life insurance for employee and family Student Loan Forgiveness program EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (
TTY/TTD:
711), or email . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
