Financial Technician
Boise State University

Job Info

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About Us:

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
To analyze, research, forecast, and reconcile complex financial documents; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies; perform related work.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical financial support to the sponsored project administrators and any other members of Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) staff that need assistance with financial administration duties such as data entry, reconciliations, reporting, data analysis, researching revenue and expenditure transactions. This position will be expected to gain knowledge of sponsored project administration, become familiar with standard grant terms and conditions, and will be expected to utilize very strong analytical skill sets while managing numerous deadlines.

Level Scope:
Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:
60% of the time the Financial Technician must:

• Responsible for specific financial duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budget, journals, etc. May act as the sole technician in an agency, region, or district that encompasses a variety of financial activities that typically include budget, payroll and benefits, accounts payable/receivable, accounts reconciliation, travel, purchasing and similar support functions. Or, This position may be responsible for financial records processing involving specialized documents such as tax, securities, insurance, and similar documents where the impact on and contact with the public is considerable. Use bookkeeping, research and analytical skills, develop ad hoc reports and other financial data for use by management.
• Acquire broad knowledge of the organizations programs and financial requirements; identify and correct errors and discrepancies; determine cost allocations; maintain logs, ledgers, journals; May compile and prepare budget data and monitor cash balances as well as design bookkeeping-type record systems.
• Review, complete, and process financial documents and ensure their compliance. Determine and assign liability, penalty and interest, and resolve disputes.
• May deal extensively with business representatives, and/or the general public to identify and resolve non-routine issues involving laws and regulations.

35% of the time the Financial Technician must:

• Create journal entries
• Update sponsored projects spreadsheets
• Prepare, reconcile and balance accounts
• Compile and prepare financial reports
• Research transactions (payroll, travel and expense, p-card, AR etc) on behalf of SPAs
• Sponsored project data entry - budgets, sponsor information, reporting requirements, Subrecipient information, cost sharing, etc.
• Assist business analyst with routine reporting
• Conduct data analysis and highlight discrepancies
• Assist other staff as needed

5% Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience using of MS Excel and MS Access software; Microsoft Word;
• Some knowledge of the State of Idaho STARS system; State of Idaho Statewide Accounting System.
• Experience in reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable for processing and generating related reports.
• Experience coding and submitting claims or files, or storing, issuing, and receiving materials and supplies, applying inventory control methods

Minimum Qualifications:
Good knowledge of: financial record keeping methods.

Experience: researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports; using personal computers to enter, retrieve, and edit financial data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze data
• Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity

Salary and Benefits:
Hourly pay starts at $15.50 depending experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, and three professional references

Advertised: October 20, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: October 27, 2021 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time

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