Financial Technician

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

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

Financial Technician Operations

Open for Recruitment August 8, 2024-August 22, 2024

Salary Range: $18.00-$22.00, based on experience and qualifications

This is a Limited Service, non-classified Position. It is expected that the duration of this Limited-Service position will be through June 06, 2025.

The State of Idaho Controller's Office is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position. The Luma Division is established as the sustainment organization to support State of Idaho agencies and their employees in the use of the Luma system for day-to-day business operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves in the operations bureau supporting sustainment activities including functional and system support for all agencies. The incumbent will be expected to develop expertise and focus in the Luma system. This position will work directly with functional leads, subject matter experts (SME’s), and agency staff, and system vendors ensuring that business processes are functioning properly, and workflows successfully support state agencies. The employee will be required to understand and document complex workflows, assist agency staff in completing transactions, and perform centralized accounting functions including cash balancing, warrant cancellations, vendor maintenance, etc.

Additionally, the employee is required to understand state government accounting processes. The employee will establish and maintain positive relationships with functional policy owners and agency fiscal staff to ensure the Luma system processes and procedures are applied appropriately. The employee will assist in the continuous improvement and modifications of supporting systems.

Job Functions:

· Employ a working knowledge of the Luma Finance, Procurement, Budget, Payroll, and Human Capital Management (HCM) modules to ensure proper continuous integration with system modules.

· Prepare, reconcile, and balance financial transactions.

· Warrant distribution.

· Statutory transfers.

· Provide technical assistance to organizations utilizing the Luma system.

· Coordinate with other Luma staff to address cross-functional needs.

· Convey requirements to develop, monitor, evaluate and report financial activities in Luma.

· Maintain procedure manuals to ensure compliance with regulations.

· Respond to stakeholder inquires in a timely manner, as defined by SCO policy.

· Attend and participate in meetings to keep Luma staff up to date on office activities.

· Advise leadership on elements related to Luma finance modules.

Additional Functions:

· Contributes to the positive performance of the Luma system and Luma as a whole.

· Demonstrates timely and consistent attendance.

· Any additional duties as assigned by the State Controller or his/her designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Good knowledge of: Financial Record Keeping.

· Experience in: Developing and preparing financial documents. Using computer systems to enter, retrieve, and report on financial data. Researching and compiling financial information.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience developing, monitoring, and reporting financial activities and expenditures.

· Troubleshooting automated system changes, testing automated system changes, including using data extraction tools and methods for sampling, testing and reporting.

· Documenting business processes.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

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.