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The mission of the Idaho Industrial Commission is to fairly administer the Idaho Workers' Compensation Law.
Work in a place where you and your contributions are valued. The Industrial Commission's Fiscal team is seeking a Financial Technician, Senior, to perform a variety of paraprofessional duties that are essential in supporting the Commission in carrying out its mission.
If you or someone you know would like to be part of a team where each individual is a valued, integral member, and be part of an environment that encourages an outlook of ongoing learning and continual improvement, visit the Industrial Commission's website at iic.idaho.gov to explore more about the Commission and our mission, and consider applying.
Duties performed by this position include developing, maintaining, and reviewing financial records and documents, performing entry level accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation or auditing functions, and interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, rules and policies related to financial transactions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Review and approve Requests for Payment from the Crime Victims Compensation Program, determine appropriate coding, and process payments
• Receive incoming payments and allocate appropriately in both the Industrial Commission's internal software system (IRIS) and the State's Luma system
• Maintain digital records, including filing of digital records and maintaining shared spreadsheets
• Assist the Financial Specialists in simple reconciliations and data entry; assist in filing records in both digital and hard copy format
• Assist in a backup capacity for the Fiscal Department, including performing accounts payables transactions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by completion of some college level coursework covering accounting principles and practices AND at least 1 year of experience OR at least two years of experience performing bookkeeping or accounting-related duties such as processing payments, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, or tracking revenues and expenditures.
• Good knowledge of financial record keeping methods. Typically gained by completion of some college level course work in accounting or a closely related field AND at least 1 year of experience that involved reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data OR at least 2 years of experience that involved reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data.
At least 6 months of experience in each of the following areas:
• Experience using personal computers to enter, retrieve and edit financial data
• Experience researching and compiling financial information
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
• Working in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word
• Communicating both orally and in writing in a professional capacity
• Reconciling data and information
• Applying cost coding and interpreting financial data
• Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and policies
• Working both independently and in a team setting
This position has great benefits including:
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start
• Optional 401K and 457 Investment Options
• Paid parental leave
• Basic life insurance for employee and family
• Student Loan Forgiveness program
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits 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 accommodation 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.