Financial Specialist Senior - FS

Financial Specialist Senior - FS

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This announcement will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered.

The Division of Financial Services is recruiting an experienced accounting professional to serve as Financial Specialist Senior at our downtown Boise location. This position requires strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills to oversee daily cash operations and maintain compliance with state financial regulations.

Responsibilities include monitoring cash flow, reconciling accounts, managing banking relationships, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with state financial regulations. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding public funds, optimizing working capital, and ensuring that resources are available to meet the organization’s obligations and deliver essential services.

Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in treasury systems and financial modeling, commitment to transparency and accountability, ability to collaborate across departments.

This position may be eligible for telework subject to approval after probation and necessary training.

• One of the nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) offering a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick and vacation beginning accruing on first day of employment, can be used immediately after accruing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance effective first of month following hire date. Full‑time/30+ hours contributions pre‑tax.
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans including pre‑tax and Roth options.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Life insurance for self, spouse and children.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Wide variety of training opportunities.
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting.
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Employee assistance program.

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• Prioritizing multiple assignments and meeting strict deadlines.
• Addressing inquiries from auditors, grantors, program managers and others.
• Recording financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconciling financial activity and balances with grantors, other State agencies, and financial institutions.
• Problem‑solving and making recommendations to management.
• Maintaining financial and non‑financial records in an organized, concise manner.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date detailed procedure documents.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices, typically gained by at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent, applying GAAP.
• Experience developing and preparing financial documents, typically gained by at least one year of full‑time work experience.
• Experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data within the last five years.
• Experience analyzing financial activities and recommending management action, typically gained by at least one year of full‑time work experience.

• Experience using data extraction tools, gained by at least two years of work experience.
• Experience documenting business processes, reports, or developing other financial documents, gained by at least two years.
• Experience working with automated accounting systems (LUMA, STARS, Navision, P‑Card, FISCAL, etc.), gained by at least one year.

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The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. It also prohibits discrimination based on 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 an accommodation is required at any step in the recruitment process, contact  (TTY/TTD: 711) or email ada.coordinator ho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.