• Financial Specialist Sr

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Financial Specialist Sr

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/14

     

    Category: Accounting and Finance

     

    Sub Category: Transportation

     

    Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

     

    Minimum Salary: 27.69

     

    Maximum Salary: 31.00

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho

     

    Idaho Transportation Department

     

    NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

     

    STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

     

    Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

     

    The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is recruiting for a full-time temporaryFinancial Specialist Seniorwith exceptional customer service skills to assist ourFinancial Services Project Accountingsection located atITD Headquartersin Boise, Idaho.

     

    The incumbent will use accounting theory and practice to ensure the agency applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards correctly and consistently. The incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of grant and project related activities.

     

    The main focus of this position is to cover several areas in Project Accounting with project/grant setups, adjustments, reporting reviews, and gathering information for responding to audits. The incumbent must possess a high level of focus and attention to detail to manage complex funding and expenditures on projects in the department’s financial accounting system. We are looking for someone that has an aptitude for solving financial and accounting problems.

     

    NOTICE: This position requires a background investigation before a final job offer is made.

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

    + Assist This position will be able to handle project accounting setups using multiple systems, perform budget adjustments, and make accounting adjusting entries.

    + Review Project Accounting reporting to access and make necessary adjustments for

    + Respond to audit requests and inquiries from Federal agencies and State Legislative Auditors.

    + Review reporting for variances and making adjustment entries if necessary.

    + Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions.

    + Work independently and collaboratively for the successful completion of accounting and financial tasks

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Accounting principles and practices: Minimum requirements met by at least four years of professional work experience applying GAAP, usually gained as an accountant or equivalent.

    + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with minimum of 20 semester hours of accounting and three years' experience in financial reporting and a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

    + Developing and preparing financial documents; Minimum requirement met by at least 1 year of experience developing and preparing financial documents such as financial statements, tax worksheets, budgets, cost analysis, audit reports, and audit work papers

    + Using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data: Minimum requirement met 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 with audits and replying to compliance and requirements requests.

    + Solid organization skills with attention to detail resulting in timely and accurate work products

    + Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

    + Experience with gathering data from multiple financial systems, analyze data, integrate data, validate data for accuracy and make corrections/adjustments if necessary.

    + Work proficiently with Excel (pivot tables) and Word

     

    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.