Financial Technician

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho's external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is recruiting for a Financial Technician to join our Administrative team in our District One office located in Coeur d'Alene, ID. This position could be the perfect career opportunity if you have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment.

NOTE: This position requires a criminal record check.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procedures, policies, regulations, and contracts.
• Prepare, reconcile and balance financial transactions;
• Communicate with personnel and vendors to resolve billing or invoicing errors/discrepancies, research, solve problems, and/or obtain information.
• Identify and correct errors and discrepancies;
• Maintain logs, ledgers and journals;
• Develop ad hoc reports, worksheets, spreadsheets and other financial documents;
• Analyze, research, forecast and reconcile complex financial documents;
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies.
• Coordinate travel for district employees.
• Communicate with the internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports; using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data.

Good Knowledge of:

• Financial Record Keeping.

Preferred 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;
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel;
• Reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data;
• Troubleshooting errors in automated accounting systems.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

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 emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.