Financial Specialist

Financial Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the great state of Idaho while maintaining a healthy work life balance? Put your accounting degree and / or accounting experience to good use at the Department of Administration. We have an immediate opening for a Financial Specialist in our downtown Boise office. This role serves as a key financial resource, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to accounting standards. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the relationships between projects, accounts payable, revenue & billing, general ledger, and budget.

Example of Duties

• Incumbents use their professional background to perform various financial duties requiring application of accounting, auditing, and / or budgeting theory, principles, and practices.
• Perform data entry transactions and ensure accurate recording of financial data including billing, deposits, vendor payments, contractor payments and retainage calculations, employee reimbursements, purchasing card transactions, and fixed asset transactions.
• Maintain ledgers, logs, batch documents, and financial records to support accounting processes.
• Reconcile accounts, project budgets, and program databases to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review reconciliation reports, financial statements, cash flow statements, charts of accounts, and internal / external reports.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, annual, and year-end financial reports, including ACFR GAAP closing packages for the State Controller's Office, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, Idaho statutes, and Department of Administration policies.
• Conduct research on accounting systems and records to identify and correct errors.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues by coordinating with customers, vendors, and program staff.
• Meet with programs to address financial needs and provide documentation or reports.
• Process vendor payments using LUMA and the agency project management system.
• Deliver expert customer service to internal and external stakeholders, assisting with financial questions and system requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in bookkeeping methods, automated systems, and financial documentation / reconciliation practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Please note : The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check. This position will also interact with a diverse customer base and must be able to interact in a non-partisan manner when working in political environments.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Department of Administration! If you have questions about this position, please contact us at : Email : [email protected] Phone : 208.332.1819

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.

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.