Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources Financial Technician in Boise, Idaho
Financial Technician
Posting Begin Date: 2024/07/01
Posting End Date: 2024/07/14
Category: Customer Service
Sub Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 17.00
Maximum Salary: 17.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
Financial Technician
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
At PERSI, our vision is to be a trusted expert in helping Idaho’s public employees build and receive a secure and meaningful retirement. As a Financial Technician in the Employer Service Center, you will work directly with PERSI employers to provide accurate and timely information in a professional and meaningful way. You are dedicated to PERSI core values of commitment, character and competence and looking to continue learning in an ever-evolving field. You also have the ability to be flexible and manage priorities, have an easy-going attitude, and enjoy working with both internal and external customers.
You will report to the Accounting Manager and be the primary point of contact for PERSI employers. You will work together with the PERSI staff to build stronger relationships with our members at every step of their retirement journey. Additionally, you will be a key contributor in identifying areas to improve service for our membership.
The ideal candidate will have:
A demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment following through on complex processes and assignments.
Owner’s mentality: no job is too big or too small; you are willing to roll up your sleeves and get it done.
Communicative approach: you recognize that language has different purposes and functions, and you vary the language according to the need, setting, and participants.
Flexible style: you appreciate that no two days are the same, nor do you want them to be. You are able to manage priorities in a high-productivity environment within clearly defined deadlines.
Detail-oriented mindset: you pay attention to the smallest of details even when busy.
A hybrid schedule (combination of in office and telecommute) may be available after the completion of the probationary period.
This position is eligible for the PERSI benefits package, including:
Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Paid parental leave
Eleven paid holidays per year
PERSI retirement (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) , one of the nation's best state retirement systems
Multiple savings plans
Life insurance
A healthy work/life balance
Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Incumbents use their professional background to reconcile and balance financial transmittal statements, financial and compensation records, and related documents.
Interact and provide instruction by phone with employer member payroll staff of varying levels of technical expertise.
Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends and variances to ensure business procedures have been followed as required by state and federal laws.
Interact and provide instruction by phone with employer member payroll staff of varying levels of technical expertise.
Minimum Qualifications(must be reflected in your resume):
Good Knowledge of:
Financial Record Keeping - This is typically gained with the successful completion one college accounting course and six months of work experience in accounting.
Experience:
Using computer application software to enter, retrieve, create, modify and produce financial data - This is typically gained with at least two (2) college level courses or training programs related to working with financial data (such as Microsoft Excel or QuickBooks) AND have six (6) months of experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve and edit financial data.
Preparing financial summaries and reports - This is typically gained with a year of experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports.
Using Microsoft Office suite - This is typically gained by the successful completion of training in the use of Microsoft Office programs, including, Outlook, Word, and Excel; OR at least six (6) months of work experience using these programs as a frequent part of the job.
Preferred Qualifications (not required but helpful):
Experience reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data Independently applying policies, procedures or regulations in determining if financial transactions are in compliance - This is typically gained by at least one year of experience reconciling, balancing, and proofing financial data.
Experience analyzing computer generated financial data and taking corrective action - This is typically gained by at least two years of experience monitoring budgets, verifying accuracy of financial transactions and correction information as needed.
Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining financial data both verbally and in writing including explaining concepts to non-technical people - This is typically gained by at least one year of experience interpreting, applying, and explaining financial data both verbally and in writing including explaining concepts to non-technical people.
Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.
PERSI's Mission: To provide our members and their beneficiaries with reliable, secure, long-term retirement, survivor and disability benefits as specified by law.
If you have any questions, please email[email protected]
Benefits:
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.
