Financial Technician

State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted by 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho State Police (ISP) has a current opening for a Financial Technician in Meridian. This position will analyze, research, forecast, and reconcile complex financial documents; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies; perform related work.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Independently review and process invoices for payment through LUMA. Ensuring accurate fiscal coding and compliance with ISP/State of Idaho policies and procedures
• Provide assistance to internal and external customers regarding invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions
• Communicate with ISP personnel and vendor representatives to resolve billing or invoicing errors/discrepancies, solve problems, and/or obtain information
• Use bookkeeping methods and procedures to prepare work/spread sheets, standardize summaries and reports, and perform reconciliation
• Research accounting systems and records to identify and correct errors in financial transactions
• Explain and apply policies, procedures or regulations, and determine if financial data meets compliance standards
• Process credit card purchases/receipts and travel expenses in the accounting system ensuring expenses are coded accurately and purchases are compliant and properly approved
• Process daily cash deposits
• Process new vendor set up and update changes in vendor information
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Good Knowledge of:
• Financial Record Keeping
  Experience:
• Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports
• Using computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data
• Familiarity with MS Excel
• Reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable for processing and generating related reports
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service and professionalism
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, work as part of a team, ask questions, and problem-solve
• Organizational skills and accountability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in computer spreadsheets with attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures
• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel
• Accurate data entry demonstrated
• Operational excellence demonstrated by attention to details
  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 OGI Homepage - OFFICE OF GROUP INSURANCE and Welcome to Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho.
  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.