Job Description
To analyze, research, forecast, and reconcile complex financial documents; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies; perform related work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial duties within the Emergency Services Department (ESD). In addition to the duties of a Financial Technician outlined below, this position will provide key customer service for the ESD based programs on the Pocatello campus. The position is expected to work closely with staff and faculty on the Meridian campus as well.
This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.
Nature and Scope
Incumbents have broad knowledge of the organization''s programs and financial requirements to prepare, reconcile, and balance financial transactions.
At this level, incumbents are typically 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. Incumbents may compile and prepare budget data and monitor cash balances. They recommend and may design bookkeeping-type record systems and implement approved changes.
Incumbents review, complete, and process financial documents and ensure their compliance with laws, regulations, and policies for approval or recommended approval. They determine and assign liability, penalty and interest, and resolve disputes.
Incumbents require experience using computer systems to retrieve, enter, and edit financial data.
Some incumbents deal extensively with business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues involving laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with other departments in the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions with the financial aspects of grant management.
The successful candidate may act as a liaison between the Emergency Services Department and external customers. This may include occasional on-campus meetings or recruitment events.
The successful candidate will support and perform general office duties using established guidelines under direct supervision.