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Idaho Division of Human Resources Financial Technician Senior - SHN in Orofino, Idaho
Financial Technician Senior - SHN
Posting Begin Date: 2024/09/05
Posting End Date: 2024/10/03
Category: Accounting and Finance
Sub Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Orofino, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 17.85
Maximum Salary: 21.20
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
State Hospital North is looking to fill a vacancy in our business office for the role of Financial Technician Senior. This position will oversee our medical billing and accounts receivable process, performing a variety of para-professional financial duties for accounts receivable. We are looking for a proactive addition to our team who is interested in developing processes, maintaining records, documents, reports, and financial data; reviewing financial documents and records; performing some entry level accounting, bookkeeping or audit functions; and related work.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation (ability to accrue 2.4 weeks/year to start) and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; eleven paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
*This position is not eligible for telework.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Using programs to accomplish accounts payable tasks in LUMA, Putty, PAMS, CPRS, IBES.
Conducting regular audits of accounts and invoicing.
Using entry level accounting principles and data management.
Processing incoming receipts in compliance with DHW and state of Idaho policy and processes.
Management of accounts receivable processes in the business office.
Providing financial information and compiling reports as requested for accounts receivable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Some knowledge of: Accounting principles and practices.Typically gained by completion of twelve (12) college credits, or equivalent, covering accounting and financial information technology; OR approximately one year of financial work experience with specialized training covering general accounting principles and procedures and computer applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Quicken, etc.).
Good knowledge of: Financial record keeping methods.Typically gained by at least three (3) years of full-time, paid work where primary duties involved accounting/bookkeeping that included reconciling, balancing and proofing financial data. (Note: Paying bills, collecting money, purchasing items or maintaining a rotary fund is not qualifying at this level.); OR completion of at least one college accounting courses and two years of experience; OR completion of 2 college accounting courses and at least one year of experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR a Bachelor's degree in Business with at least 20 semester credits in accounting.
Experience bookkeeping using advanced Microsoft Excel functions. Typically gained by at least one (1) semester of high school bookkeeping OR approximately six (6) months professional work experience making routine debit and credit transactions, using worksheets and developing reports AND at least six (6) months of experience using Excel features such as filters, PivotTables and formulas.
Experience researching and compiling financial info and preparing summaries and reports. Typically gained by at least one (1) year of experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports; OR, six (6) months of experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports AND two (2) college level or training courses related to researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports (such as, Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Microsoft Access and/or Excel, etc.).
Experience using personal computers to retrieve, edit, and analyze financial data. Typically gained by at least six (6) months of experience using a personal computer to retrieve, edit, and analyze financial data.
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PHONE: (208) 334-0681
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.