Financial Technician - Veterans Services

at  State of Idaho

Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Competitive Wage Range of $17.50 -$20.00 per hour
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is recruiting for a full-time Financial Technician position to support the Business Office and Accounts Payable team at the Pocatello 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. Microsoft Excel spreadsheet knowledge is required.
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.

• 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