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Financial Specialist

Posting Begin Date: 2025/12/17

Posting End Date: 2025/12/31

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 23.91

Maximum Salary: 30.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Division of Career Technical Education

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.

Intro/About the Agency: The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) provides leadership, administration, and coordination for programs in secondary and post secondary career technical education (CTE) and adult education across the state of Idaho. With a customer-service focus, the Division leads Idaho’s efforts to prepare youth and adults for high-skill, in-demand careers.

Summary:

The Financial Specialist is responsible for various professional financial duties requiring the application of accounting, auditing, and budgeting theory, principles, and practices. This position plays a key role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal financial regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Participate as part of an integrated team of financial staff

+ Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions using the state’s accounting system (LUMA).

+ Maintain general ledgers and financial records in compliance with state and agency policies.

+ Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and cash flow statements.

+ Monitor expenditures and reconcile purchasing card transactions.

+ Review and analyze financial data to identify trends, irregularities, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

+ Develop financial documents/reports.

+ Conduct regular reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in financial data.

+ Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

+ Provide support during financial audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of government accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by coursework or professional experience in accounting, finance, or public administration that included application of governmental accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

+ Experience applying accounting theory and preparing accurate financial reports. Typically gained by one or more years of professional experience performing accounting or financial duties such as maintaining ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing routine to complex financial reports.

+ Experience collaborating on financial processes and reviewing the work of other accounting staff. Typically gained by professional experience working as part of a finance or accounting team, including coordinating financial processes, providing peer review, or assisting with quality control of financial transactions or reports.

+ Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Typically gained by professional experience preparing written financial documentation and communicating financial information, findings, or procedures to staff, supervisors, or external partners.

+ Understanding of internal controls and financial compliance requirements. Typically gained by professional experience working with internal control procedures, audits, or compliance requirements related to state or federal financial regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with secondary and postsecondary education system in Idaho.

+ Knowledge of career technical education funding and reporting practices.

+ Knowledge of experience using Idaho’s LUMA accounting system or similar ERP software

+ Experience interpreting laws, policies, and financial regulations and communicating their implications effectively.

+ Skill in analyzing complex financial data and developing detailed reports and findings

Application Procedure: Prepare a cover letter, resume, and a list of references with at least two former or current supervisors and attach to your candidate profile.

Recruitment Contact: Questions about the position or the application process can be directed to Kayla Otto, Human Resource Business Partner I, 208-854-3064 or[email protected] .

Special Notification: This position is exempt from the rules of classified service under the provisions of Section 67-5303, Idaho Code. This position is educational exempt from overtime. The successful applicant will be required to pass a background check.

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. Additionally, Career Technical Education employees receive tuition reduction benefits under the State Board of Education. For additional information, please visithttps://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] . (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.