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Do you believe public education is a public good?

Do Idaho’s educators deserve pay, benefits and working conditions that reflect their importance to our children, families, state and nation?

Do you have a yen for hard work that makes the world a better place?

If you answered ‘YES!’ to each of those questions the Idaho Education Association could be the right career choice for you.

As the IEA, we support and advocate for all of our educator colleagues across the state — elementary and secondary teachers, education support professionals, school administrators, aspiring educators and retired educators. We believe public education transforms lives and creates a more just and inclusive society making it an indispensable cornerstone of our American democratic republic. Together, we defend the teaching profession and believe public education is strengthened when educators are respected for their contributions to our state and its families.

IEA is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, people of color, veterans, educators, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benefits are outstanding with very affordable full health, dental and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, professional development opportunities, and the joy of working for an important cause.

OPEN POSITIONS

BUSINESS ASSISTANT

The person in this associate staff position, under the supervision of the Director of Business and Finance, is primarily responsible for processing and recording daily accounts payable transactions of the Idaho Education Association (IEA) and the IEA Children’s Fund. In addition, the Business Assistant supports fellow Business Office team members as assigned by the Director of Business and Finance.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Process and record IEA accounts payable and assure all invoices are correctly authorized and coded.
2. Maintain knowledge of accounting applications and Microsoft Office applications utilized by the Association.
3. Provide budget and coding support to IEA staff as needed.
4. Process and code per-diem forms for Association meetings and obtain proper authorizations.
5. Assist in the budgeting process by providing data and reports, as requested.
6. Assist in the annual audit process by providing the auditors with account analysis and documentation, as required.
7. Maintain and organize workplace by regularly filing check requests and accounts payable support documentation in a timely manner.
8. Date stamp and distribute daily business office mail.
9. Assist with daily bank deposits and recording of cash receipts.
10. Assist with membership processing in the membership database system.
11. Assist IEA leaders and staff with inquiries related to membership records and requests for membership reports, forms and other materials as requested.
12. Assist with cash receipts and accounts receivable functions, as assigned.
13. Assist with clerical duties, including filing and record management.
14. Assist with the administration of payroll and employee benefits records.
15. Assist with preparation of required state and federal reports.
16. Share responsibility for covering phone calls in the IEA central office.
17. Maintain confidentiality of IEA financial and HR/benefits records.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Self-directed; able to finish projects within timelines and without direct supervision.
• Ability to learn advanced computer operations and electronic banking processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong bookkeeping skills, especially accounts payable and receivable, record keeping.
• Knowledge of electronic record keeping.