Finance & Purchasing Support Specialist

City of Nampa; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PERSI Retirement Plan

401K & 457 Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

HRA VEBA Health Savings

Wellness Program

Student loan forgiveness

Community recreation facility access

Job summary

City of Nampa seeks a Finance Support Specialist to assist Finance leadership, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Budgeting. The role manages calendarization, vendor analysis, and procurement activities, operating under the CFO with cross‑department collaboration.

The position requires strong Excel and MS Office skills, professional communication, and high attention to detail. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendarization, budget support, and CFO assistance.
• Provide admin support to Finance and Purchasing.
• Support Accounts Payable and purchasing procedures.
• Analyze vendor spend, Amazon purchasing trends, and reconciliations.
• Create purchase requisitions and review contracts and quotes.
• Communicate with other departments and external partners.

Skills

Fluent in English

Advanced Excel

Professional communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting or business

Tools

Gravity budget system

P‑Card/Procurement tools

Job description

City of Nampa seeks a Finance Support Specialist to assist Finance leadership, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Budgeting. The role manages calendarization, vendor analysis, and procurement activities, operating under the CFO with cross‑department collaboration.

The position requires strong Excel and MS Office skills, professional communication, and high attention to detail. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.