What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Operations Coordinator position at City of Boise, ID?
Salary : $72,000.00 - $80,500.00 Annually
Location : Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type : Full Time Regular
Job Number : 23 -07005
Department : Finance & Administration
Division : DFA Administration
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Mountain
Summary Statement
The Finance Operations Coordinator coordinates daily operations of the Finance department, ensuring efficient processes, compliance with city policies, and execution of departmental priorities. Collaborates across departments to support initiatives, manage the ERP system access and upgrades, and maintain financial reporting tools. Provides support during peak workload periods or staff shortages. This position works under limited supervision.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to execute departmental priorities and improve financial processes.
- Manages ERP system access requests, upgrades and issue resolution. Serves as a liaison for IT help tickets and prioritization. Coordinates with the IT department on disaster recovery, continuity of operations plans (COOP) and technology security initiatives.
- Provides support during departmental vacancies, turnover and peak demand periods to mitigate disruptions.
- Supports Finance department operations, including purchase requisitions, invoice payments and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Oversees finance document retention and coordinates Public Records Requests (PRRs) according to city guidelines.
- Acts as a subject matter expert for process mapping software, reporting tools and documentation / training efforts.
- Oversees the department's internship program, fostering development opportunities for future finance professionals.
- Serves as a point of contact with Human Resources on personnel-related matters, including job descriptions and pay grade evaluations.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field and four years of experience performing duties such as budget development, strategic planning and financial reporting in a complex organization, collaborating with various stakeholders as a business partner to accomplish organizational goals and objectives, including financial and econometric modeling, or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience.
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Ability to :
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Experience performing highly complex financial planning functions in the public sector.
A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Publisher.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass :
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting / carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing / pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, reach and grasp. Position requires hand / finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
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Retirement and Investment Plans :
WellBeing Program :
Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave :
Life & Long Term Disability :
Other optional benefits :
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Salary : $72,000 - $80,500
