Financial Specialist, Principal- DJC

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement system

Vacation and sick leave accrual

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k and 457 plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections in Boise is hiring for a Financial Specialist, Principal to join the Fiscal department.

The role oversees major financial systems, applying accounting, auditing, and budgeting standards to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing spend plans, producing management reports, reviewing internal controls, and communicating financial information to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Accounting principles and practices
• Supervisory practices

Responsibilities

• Provide agency wide customer service support and oversight to day to day financial operations including PCard, AP, AR, and revenue/expense cycle management.
• Develop financial spend plans, cash position reports, and other related reports for management and decision makers.
• Ensure all day to day accounting practices meet financial program requirements, integrating national standards and agency policies.
• Prepare and communicate professional financial documents and management level reporting.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to prepare reports, evaluate practices, and communicate risk areas to leadership.
• Provide financial management information and assistance to executive staff, perform audits, and support improvements.
• Utilize IT tools to provide guidance in using financial data for accurate reporting internally and externally.

Job description

USA:ID:Boise | Accounting and Finance | Full Time

35.00 - 43.00 USD per hour

Posted a week ago | Apply before October 12, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department o f Juvenile Corrections, Headquarters office in Downtown Boise is now hiring for a full-time Financial Specialist, Principal to work in the Fiscal department.

The Financial Specialist, Principal is responsible forsupervising or overseeing the activities of a major financial systems requiring the application of accounting/ auditing theory, principles, and practices; perform related work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide agency wide customer service support and oversight to agency wide day to day financial operations which may include, but are not limited to PCard, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and all day to day aspects of revenue and expense cycle management.
• Develop financial spend plans, cash position reports, and other related reports for management and decision makers.
• Ensure all day to day accounting practices meet financial program requirements integrating national accounting, auditing, or budgeting standards, federal and state guidelines and procedures, and adherence to agency policies.
• Prepare and communicate professional financial documents and management level financial reporting.
• Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to prepare a reports, evaluate accounting practices and make necessary adjustments to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions. Identify and communicate risk areas and make recommendations to leadership on potential courses of action, and with the support of executive leadership, implement necessary changes.
• Provide financial management information and assistance to executive staff, perform complex internal or external financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits, and/or develop and manage a department financial operation monitor related services for improvement opportunities.
• Utilize information technology tools and methods to provide technical guidance and assistance to management, staff, or external customers in using and evaluating financial data to ensure the accurate reporting of financial information both internal and external to the agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

• Accounting principles and practices
• Supervisory 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.

Benefits:We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following -

• Participation in one of theNation's best state retirement system
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education

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 [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID
83720-0285