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Financial Specialist Senior

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/04

Posting End Date: 2025/11/11

Category: Accounting and Finance

Sub Category: Transportation

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 28.93

Maximum Salary: 32.55

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

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 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 (ITD), 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 seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-drivenFinancial Specialist Seniorto join our Project Accounting Group within the Financial Services office at ourBoiseHeadquarters. This is a critical role supporting the financial integrity of multi-year, federally funded transportation projects across the state.

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

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Financial Specialist Senior, you will apply advanced accounting theory and practice to ensure ITD’s compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards. You’ll manage the full lifecycle of project accounting—from budget establishment and modifications to expenditure adjustments and final voucher processing.

This position plays a key role in reconciling and reporting financial data, ensuring accuracy in project funding, and supporting compliance with federal and state regulations. You’ll work closely with District offices, Headquarters Program Managers, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) partners.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

+ Perform daily Final Estimate reviews and weekly FHWA billing for project expenditure reimbursement

+ Reconcile project data between ITD’s Advantage system and federal systems

+ Process Final Vouchers and support FHWA audits, quarterly billing reviews, and compliance reporting

+ Support Local project accounting, including interest postings, receivables, and adjustments

+ Assist with project setups, coding resolutions, and project closures

+ Develop and analyze financial reports using enterprise-wide accounting software

+ Participate in financial system design, policy development, and technical problem-solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

+ Developing and preparing financial documents using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data

+ Analyzing financial activities and recommending management action

Good Knowledge of:

+ Accounting principles and practices

MQ SPECIALTIES: Some positions may be filled by specialty areas such as

Experience:

+ Using Navision accounting software

+ Performing financial analysis using 4th generation query tools (Business Objects, Oracle, or similar)

+ Developing a budget and preparing financial reports

Some knowledge of:

+ State budget processes

Good knowledge of:

+ Supervisory practices

+ Troubleshooting automated system changes, testing automated system changes, including using data extraction tools and methods for analysis, sampling, testing and reporting.

+ Documenting business processes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

+ Good knowledge of internal control procedures

+ Excellent attention to detail

+ Experience building financial system procedures

+ Background experience in government budgeting or relevant accounting experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or relevant work experience

+ Evaluate financial systems, prepare reports of findings, recommend actions, and implement changes

+ Use accounting theory and practice ensuring adherence to GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards

+ Experience gathering data from multiple financial systems, analyzing data, integrating data, and validating data for accuracy and developing reports/inquiries to aid with process improvements and making informed business decisions

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

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, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

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.