Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources FINANCIAL SPECIALIST in Boise, Idaho
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/13
Posting End Date: 2024/12/27
Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 23.36
Maximum Salary: 27.31
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The Idaho Department of Labor connects job seekers with employment opportunities, supports workers through career and life transitions, and administers state labor laws.
The Idaho Department of Labor has a current opening for a full-time Financial Specialist in Boise. This position will perform various professional financial duties requiring application of accounting principles and practices across a broad array of subjects and require extensive collaboration with co-workers.
The applicant who is selected for this position will be required to pass a background check.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Holly Stevenson ([email protected]) or Carrie Peterman ([email protected]).
Example of Duties
Create, maintain, and automate statewide accounting system financial reports for the agency.
Provide support and training to administrative and program personnel to develop and schedule reports.
Develop, reconcile, and test report data.
Develop and format shared reports.
Approve financial reports prior to regular scheduling.
Document procedures for creating, maintaining, and scheduling financial reports.
Development of training materials, tutorials, and in-person report viewing and filtering for financial data.
Provide customer service to internal customers.
Work with other statewide reporting agencies to troubleshoot issues with financial data and reporting.
Assists in developing internal controls for data and reporting.
Work with accounting subject matter experts to refine internal process documents, procedures, desk manuals and training materials for a variety of fiscal activities.
Serve as all-staff agency trainer for functions such as travel accounting and payments, time-keeping, procurement processes, purchases made by card, and expense reimbursements. Develops training materials for staff and participates in the onboarding process for new hires.
Ad hoc duties as assigned
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 letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by completion of at least twelve (12) semester credits of accounting coursework OR at least two (2) years of professional work experience, OR any combination thereof.
Preferred Qualifications: These qualifications are not required for this position, but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Some knowledge of:
Statewide Accounting System Applications. – Typically gained by at least (6) months professional work experience with LUMA or an equivalent statewide system.
Go od knowledge of:
Financial record keeping methods - Typically gained by successful completion of six (6) college credits covering financial record keeping methods OR one (1) year of professional work experience where primary duties involved financial record keeping that included reconciling, balancing, and proofing financial data.
Using training resources to develop others - Typically gained by completion of at least six (6) semester credits of educational coursework OR at least one (1) year of professional work experience, OR any combination thereof.
Experience:
Using advanced Microsoft Excel functions - Typically gained by the successful completion of two (2) computer courses of college or equivalent training regarding the use of advance Excel functions, OR approximately one (1) year professional work experience where your primary duties involved using advance Excel functions to develop worksheets, summaries, and reports.
Using database tools and resources to retrieve, analyze, and report on financial data -Typically gained by successful completion of two (2) computer courses of college or equivalent training regarding databases OR one (1) year of professional experience where you utilized advanced database skills and knowledge to retrieve, analyze, and report on financial data being stored.
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.*
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.
