Financial Technician

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Career Opportunity

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will now remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking a proactive, initiative-taking Financial Technician to join our Administration Bureau's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the agency's accounts payable, travel and PCard administration. The position is stationed at our Headquarters office which is situated adjacent to the Boise Greenbelt, the MK Nature Center, and Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise. This is a year-round temporary benefited position expected to work up to 30 hours per week.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start
• 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 - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule

Responsibilities:

• Process and record vendor invoices and payments through the Statewide Accounting System (LUMA)
• Reconcile agency wide P-Card transactions
• Review and process agency wide employee travel reimbursements
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Research a wide variety of financial transactions and statements to provide resolution to stakeholders
• Manage, distribute, and organize Accounts Payable communication channels such as physical mail and email inbox

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Some knowledge of financial record keeping. (Typically gained by successful completion of at least two college accounting courses OR successful completion of at least one college accounting course and at least six months of full-time, paid work experience where the primary duties involved accounting/bookkeeping. OR at least one year of full-time, paid work experience where the primary duties involved accounting/bookkeeping. Please note paying bills, collecting money, purchasing items, or maintaining a rotary fund is not qualifying.)
• Experience using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data (Typically gained by successful completion of at least two computer courses on electronic spreadsheets/accounting software OR at least one year of using spreadsheets/accounting software.)
• Experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports (Typically gained by at least one year of experience using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data.)

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about financial record keeping methods and have experience in Statewide Accounting System Applications. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who are critical thinkers and problem solvers with strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access, and have experience using personal computers to enter, retrieve and edit financial data. Please be sure to include any knowledge and/or experience you have in these areas within your resume.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Idaho Fish and Game

600 S. Walnut St.

Boise, ID 83707

WEBSITE:

https://idfg.idaho.gov/

EMAIL:

Elise.Fahrer@idfg.idaho.gov

PHONE:

(208) 287-2822

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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

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