A/P Financial Technician - Veterans Services

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

Competitive Wage Range of $17.50 -$20.00 per hour

This posting will remain active until the position is filled.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is recruiting for a full-timeFinancial Technician position to support the Business Office and Accounts Payable team at the Post Falls Veterans Home. The ideal candidate must have the ability to adapt easily to change and must be able to maintain confidentiality. The employee in this position will analyze, research, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies.

Incumbents may also deal with public officials, business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues.

Hiring Managers are continuously evaluating candidates; posting will be removed once filled.

We Offer Employee Benefits Beyond Compare:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSIRetirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Have broad knowledge of the organization's programs and financial requirements to prepare, reconcile, and balance financial transactions.
• Responsible for specific financial duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budget, journals, etc.
• Identify and correct errors and discrepancies.
• Determine cost allocations.
• Maintain logs, ledgers, journals; and develop ad hoc reports, work/spread sheets, and other financial documents.
• Compile and prepare budget data and monitor cash balances.
• Recommend and may design bookkeeping-type record systems and implement approved changes.
• Review, complete, and process financial documents and ensure their compliance with laws, regulations, and policies for approval or recommended approval.
• Determine and assign liability, penalty and interest, and resolve disputes.
• Experience using computer systems to retrieve, enter, and edit financial data.
• Work with business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues involving laws and regulations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position.

Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Good Knowledge Of:

• Financial Record Keeping
  
  

Experience:

• Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports.
• Using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data.
  
  

Experience:

Minimum Qualification Specialties:

• Using MS Excel
  
  

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit 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 accommodations 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.