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Idaho Division of Human Resources Financial Specialist, Senior - FS in Boise, Idaho
Financial Specialist, Senior - FS
Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/20
Posting End Date: 2025/01/19
Category: Accounting and Finance
Sub Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 25.96
Maximum Salary: 29.43
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Join our team of accounting professionals! The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Financial Services, is recruiting for aFinancial Specialist, Senior.This position will report to the Financial Policy, Reporting, and Reconciliation Unit indowntown Boiseand will play a critical role in supporting the Department's accounting systems and functions.
Primary responsibilities include preparing and reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) closing packages, interpreting and applying GASB standards, and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This position will also develop new processes for tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial activity, including lease agreements and subscription contracts. Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively are essential. This position requires a creative, solution-focused, customer service-driven, and energetic business professional.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Lead the preparation and review of ACFR closing packages, ensuring compliance with GASB standards.
Interpret and apply governmental accounting principles to address emerging financial reporting requirements, such as leases and subscription-based contracts.
Develop and enhance financial policies and controls to mitigate risks and improve compliance.
Create training material, procedures, and policies in support of financial functions.
Analyze and interpret regulations/policies to develop innovative financial solutions.
Provide strategic guidance to improve financial processes and compliance.
Prepare and deliver financial reports, including recommendations for management action.
Coordinate financial activities with State Controller’s Office and other stakeholders.
Perform reconciliations and analyses within the scope of the Financial Policy & Reporting Unit.
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 cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)ORan Associate's degree in accountingANDat least two years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent.
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. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data as a regularly assigned job duty. (Experience tracking personal finances and using home financial software would not qualify.) Due to the rapidly changing information systems, your experience must be 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.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Experience analyzing financial policies and accounting standards and implementing policy developments and changes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles. Typically gained by at least one year of full-time work experience.
Experience documenting business processes. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience creating technical documentation or training manuals.
Experience using data extraction tools and methods for analysis, sampling, testing, and reporting. Typically gained by at least one year of related full-time work experience.
Experience applying accounting theory and practice to ensure adherence to GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards. Typically gained by at least one year of full-time work experience.
Experience with complex financial analysis, including lease and subscription-based contract reporting. Typically gained by at least one year of full-time work experience.
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected] (http://dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov/)
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
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.