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Financial Specialist

Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/17

Posting End Date: 2025/10/05

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Water Agency

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 26.47

Maximum Salary: 26.47

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

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

Important Guidelines:Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process:Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources is seeking a Financial Specialist who is flexible and dedicated to providing excellent customer service, works well in a team-based atmosphere and is able to apply standard accounting principles and practices to perform financial tasks on behalf of the department. This position will manage accounts payable and receivables, grant payments, travel reimbursements and other financial transactions, as well as prepare and maintain financial reports and records.

Example of Duties

• Review accounts payable and create payable transactions

• Reconcile daily deposits with receipt transactions and monies received at the front desk

• Purchase Card (p-card) processing, including financial coding, review, and approval

• Function as back-up for payroll processing

• Prepare travel reimbursement documents and audit individual travel vouchers for compliance and accuracy

• Create journal entries of regional office receipts to the general ledger

• Create interagency billings, monitor payments, engage in collections, and update payment status to staff who requested the interagency billing

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Desired Qualifications

• Experience monitoring and evaluating rules and regulations

• Experience with auditing and developing reports for management reviews

• Experience in a fiscal or Accounting-related role with the State of Idaho

• Intermediate to advanced experience using MS Excel to perform complex financial functions

• Experience preparing audit work papers, financial statements, audit reports, and general ledgers

• Good knowledge of internal control procedures

• Excellent attention to detail

• Self-starter with the ability to work with others to gather information and prioritize shifting deadlines

• Experience working with automated accounting systems (ex. Luma, STARS)

• Experience using State of Idaho STARS or SCO web-based applications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance OR at least four years of professional work experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), usually gained as a bookkeeper, accountant OR an associate’s degree in accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience

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. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Water Resources, please visit our website:https://idwr.idaho.gov.

Our Mission:To serve the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available to sustain Idaho's economy, ecosystems, and resulting quality of life.

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.