• Financial Technician, DJC

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Financial Technician, DJC

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/15

     

    Posting End Date: 2025/05/29

     

    Category: Accounting and Finance

     

    Sub Category: Accounting and Finance

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 16.82

     

    Maximum Salary: 22.42

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

     

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

     

    The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Financial Technician with exceptional technical and customer services skills to fill an open position in our downtown Boise Headquarters office.

     

    The Financial Technician is responsible for performing routine financial tasks related to payment processing and expense tracking. This position uses strong bookkeeping and research and analytical skills to perform duties. The Financial Technician develops reports and other financial data for use by management and works closely with department staff to gather required information to perform duties.

     

    This position is a full time working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Invoice Processing:

    + Invoices are received, dated and dispersed for approval.

    + Follow-up may be necessary for invoices not returned timely.

    + Approved invoices are coded and submitted for payment through LUMA.

    + Outstanding invoices appearing on vendor statements require timely follow-up with vendors and managers. Invoices for fuel card usage by the facilities, operations and maintenance departments are pulled and processed monthly.

    2. Cash Receipt/ Deposits:

    + Process daily cash deposits and deliver the deposit to State Controller’s Office.

    3. Vendor Updates:

    + Use PaymentWorks for new vendor set up and processing.

    4. Other Duties as Assigned:

    + Provide assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions.

    + Communicate with IDJC personnel and vendor representatives to resolve billing or invoicing errors/discrepancies, solve problems, and/or obtain information.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Good Knowledge of:

    + Financial Record Keeping.

    Experience:

    + Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports.

    + Using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data.

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

     

    + Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) - 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 (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans

    + Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (eligibility requirements may apply)

    + Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education

    + Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges

    + State (https://healthmatters.idaho.gov/) and Department Wellness Programs

    + Ongoing training opportunities (https://dhr.idaho.gov/trainings/)

    + 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

     
     

    Boise, ID

     

    83720-0285

    EMAIL:

    [email protected]