Financial Specialist

Position: FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Posted a week ago | Apply before August 6, 2026

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Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Financial Specialist for the State Office in Boise, Idaho.

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.70 Overview:

The Financial Specialist performs specialized financial record-keeping, maintenance, verification, and support functions s position requires proficiency in bookkeeping methods, automated systems, and a strong understanding of financial documentation and reconciliation.

Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger

• Independently manage and maintain financial records.
• Perform data entry transactions and ensure accurate recording of financial data.
• Reconcile accounts by identifying and correcting errors or discrepancies in financial transactions.
• Maintain ledgers, logs, and batch documents to support various accounting processes.
• Provide various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to program and financial staff.

Research and Coordination

• Conduct research on accounting systems and records to identify and correct errors in financial transactions.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues; reach out to customers, vendors, and programs when information is missing.
• Meet with programs to address their financial needs and provide necessary documentation or reports.
• Review and verify financial records to maintain consistency and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
• Reconcile program databases with Luma, ensuring all data is accurate and aligned between systems.
• Prepare and review reconciliation reports to support financial accuracy and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Experience using personal computers to develop, analyze, and report on financial data; monitoring/reviewing internal financial controls; resolving technical accounting, auditing, or budgeting problems; preparing financial documents for management review; analyzing financial activities and recommending or implementing management actions.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.
• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.
• Some travel may be required.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

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