Financial Specialist

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before September 22, 2026

State of Idaho

Office of the State Board of Education

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 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.

About the Agency: The Idaho State Board of Education (Board) is established in the Idaho Constitution for the “general supervision of the state educational institutions and public school system.” State law charges the Board with the general supervision, governance and control of public schools and postsecondary institutions, including community colleges. The Board is comprised of eight members: seven appointed by the Governor, as well as the statewide elected superintendent of public instruction.

The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) is charged with providing professional staff support to the Board and implementing the Board’s policies, programs, and initiatives.

Summary:

The Financial Specialist will use accounting theory and practice to ensure the agency applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards correctly and consistently. The position applies State and agency policy to functions such as requisitions requests, accounts payable – including understand of vendor 1099s, payroll, P-card and travel transactions to ensure the agency is compliant with State and agency policy.

This position requires efficiency and excellent attention to detail in conducting day-to-day functions. Incumbent will have to have a proficient understanding of the agency’s chart of account structure to ensure correct coding of financial transactions. The agency is in the process of rebuilding all financial system procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing existing processes and making recommendations for process changes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
This position performs professional-level accounting and fiscal duties in support of the OSBE Fiscal team. The position works independently and collaboratively to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and approving P-card and travel transactions.
• Processing and approving accounts payable transactions as needed.
• Preparing adjusting journal entries as required.
• Assisting staff with policy interpretation and training related to P-card, travel, requisition requests, and accounts payable.
• Preparing general ledger reconciliations and ad hoc financial reports.
• Reviewing financial processes and procedures and recommending improvements.
• Reviewing internal control procedures and recommending enhancements as business needs evolve.
• Preparing training documentation and reference materials.
• Reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll time entry.
• Processing payroll-related maintenance in the State ERP system, including position transfers, compensation changes, employee onboarding, and separations.
• Preparing assigned monthly reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end close processes.
• Completing special projects in support of the Fiscal Division.
• Cross-training other fiscal staff and functions to support continuity and succession planning.
• Adapting responsibilities as needed with implementation or updates of statewide financial systems, including the SCO Luma application.

This classification is distinguished by its operational fiscal responsibilities, technical expertise, and accountability for agency-wide fiscal accuracy and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

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