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FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/30

Posting End Date: 2025/11/13

Category: Clerical Data Entry

Sub Category: Office and Administrative Support

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 18.25

Maximum Salary: 19.50

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

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

The Idaho Department of Labor supports individuals through career transitions, determine benefit eligibility, connect employers with workers and oversee tax and labor law compliance.

The Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Financial Technician to join our team, located in downtown Boise. This position will be in our Unemployment Insurance Cashier's unit. The Financial Technician will process deposits for the department including overpayment recovery and employer tax on behalf of the UI Program. This position will be responsible for ensuring deposits match control totals, keeping specialized financial records and reconciling the payment register. As a member of the Accounting unit, this position will also perform other accounting and administrative functions as assigned. The ideal candidate has strong financial skills, an analytical approach to problem solving and good organization and time management skills.

Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Simon So ([email protected]) or Anjanette Potter ([email protected]).

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov

Previous applications for this position will not be considered for this vacancy.

Example of Duties:

+ Process deposits.

+ Prepare, reconcile and balance financial transactions, ensuring all necessary back-up documentation and approvals are included.

+ Identify and correct errors and discrepancies.

+ Maintain logs, ledgers and journals.

+ Develop worksheets, spreadsheets and other financial documents.

+ Ensure compliance with laws, rules and policies.

*MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. You must attach a resume, work history and references to your application. Your resume and work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Good knowledge of:

+ Financial record keeping. Typically gained by successful completion of at least two college accounting courses; OR successful completion of one college course and six months of work experience; OR at least one year of work experience.

Experience:

+ Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports. Typically gained by one year of experience researching and compiling financial info and preparing summaries and reports OR two courses or training programs related to business writing AND six months of experience researching and compiling financial info and preparing summaries and reports

+ Using personal computer to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data. Typically gained by one year of experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve and edit financial data OR two courses or training programs related to working with financial data (such as Microsoft Excel or QuickBooks) AND six months of experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve and edit financial data.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

+ 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/)

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.