Financial Specialist, Senior

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Financial Officer, this position provides professional accounting expertise and support to the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

• Utilizes strong analytical and research skills to perform forecasting of financial operation to include budgeted expenditures and financial recovery
• Prepares and maintains Agency budget and develops operating unit budgets
• Develops and maintains accounting systems, plans and reviews financial operation, and handles difficult or sensitive financial matters
• Researches and analyzes financial documents to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles
• Develops and prepares complex financial documents such as financial statements and cost analyses
• Designs, modifies, and implements financial-related accounting systems or plays a significant role in their development
• Utilizes current information technology to analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develops financial documents, and resolves problems
• Analyzes technical financial problems and provides professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions
• Manages Federal grants in accordance with Federal cost principles and reporting requirements

Good knowledge of:

• Accounting principles and practices

Typically gained through 5 years of professional level accounting experience or successful completion of the core requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

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

• Experience using State of Idaho's accounting system and applications
• Demonstrated the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting practices, multi-level spreadsheet development and manipulation, and devising specialized financial reports as needed
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of grant management and Federal reporting requirements
• Experience researching, troubleshooting and analyzing financial documents to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles
• Experience developing a budget
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a team environment to support agency goals

In addition to salary, the state contributes an average of nearly 40% of an employee’s annual salary toward comprehensive benefits, creating a competitive total compensation package.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre‑tax and Roth options
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

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 and prohibits discrimination against all individuals 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. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to 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.