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Financial Specialist Senior - FS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/12/11

Posting End Date: 2026/01/01

Category: Accounting and Finance

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 27.12

Maximum Salary: 28.94

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.*

The Division of Financial Services is recruiting for an experienced accounting professional to serve as Financial Specialist Senior at our downtown Boise location. This position requires strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills to oversee daily cash operations and maintain compliance with state financial regulations. This position will be responsible for monitoring cash flow, reconciling accounts, managing banking relationships, and preparing detailed financial reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in treasury systems and financial modeling, a commitment to transparency and accountability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding public funds, optimizing working capital, and ensuring that resources are available to meet the organization’s obligations and deliver essential services to the community.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Prioritizing multiple assignments and meeting strict deadlines.

+ Addressing inquiries from and providing information to auditors, grantors, program managers and others.

+ Recording financial transactions in the accounting system.

+ Reconciling financial activity and balances with grantors, other State agencies, financial institutions and others.

+ Problem-solving and making recommendations to management.

+ Maintaining financial and non-financial records in an organized, concise manner.

+ Maintaining up-to-date, detailed procedure documents for the position.

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.

+ Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) OR an Associate's degree in accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent.

+ Experience developing and preparing financial documents. Typically gained by at least one year of full-time work experience.

+ Experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data as a regularly assigned job duty. (Experience tracking personal finances and using home financial software would not qualify.) Due to the rapidly changing information systems, your experience must be within the last five years.

+ Experience analyzing financial activities and recommending management action. Typically gained by at least one year of full-time work experience.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

+ Experience using data extraction tools to research, analyze and develop financial documents & reports.Typically gained by at least two years of work experience extracting, validating, analyzing, and reporting financial data.

+ Experience documenting business processes, or writing reports, or developing other financial documents.Typically gained by at least two years of experience where your reports or documents were used to explain complex and/or contentious business issues.

+ Experience working with automated accounting systems (examples may include LUMA, STARS, Navision, P-Card, FISCAL, etc.).Typically gained by at least one year of work experience.

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

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.