Financial Technician, DJC

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections 

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Do you have a knack for number and a desire to create positive and lasting impacts on employees and the lives of Idaho's Youth? The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking an engaging and teamwork-oriented Financial Technician to join our Boise, Headquarters! 

This position will analyze, research, forecast, and reconcile complex financial documents; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies; perform related work. This role develops reports and other financial data for use by management and works closely with numerous department staff to gather required information to perform duties. 

Responsibilities: 

• Broad knowledge of the organization's programs and financial requirements to prepare, reconcile, and balance financial transactions.
• Typically, 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. 
• Incumbents may compile and prepare budget data and monitor cash balances. 
• May recommend and 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. 
• They determine and assign liability, penalty and interest, and resolve disputes.
• Incumbents require experience using computer systems to retrieve, enter, and edit financial data. 
• Some incumbents deal extensively with business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues involving laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Some knowledge of financial record keeping. 

Work Experience: 

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong customer service
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, work as part of a team, ask questions, and problem-solve. 
• Organizational skills and accountability to meet deadlines. 
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures
• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles 
• Accurate data entry
• Operational excellence demonstrated by attention to details.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following -

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance- employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement system
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance- state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program- confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule

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 [email protected].

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

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID
83720-0285

EMAIL:
[email protected]