Financial Specialist Sr

State of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency in Idaho as a Financial Specialist Sr. This role requires expertise in GAAP and project accounting, focusing on financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills while managing complex financial tasks. This full-time temporary position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the Idaho Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of professional work experience applying GAAP.
• Experience developing financial documents and responding to audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project accounting setups and budget adjustments.
• Respond to audit requests and inquiries from Federal agencies.
• Analyze financial problems and provide solutions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

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State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 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 slow the processing of your application.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is recruiting for a full-time temporary Financial Specialist Senior with exceptional customer service skills to assist our Financial Services Project Accounting section located at ITD Headquarters in Boise, Idaho.

The incumbent will use accounting theory and practice to ensure the agency applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards correctly and consistently. The incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of grant and project-related activities.

The main focus of this position is to cover several areas in Project Accounting, including project/grant setups, adjustments, reporting reviews, and gathering information for responding to audits. The incumbent must possess a high level of focus and attention to detail to manage complex funding and expenditures on projects in the department’s financial accounting system. We are looking for someone with an aptitude for solving financial and accounting problems.

NOTICE: This position requires a background investigation before a final job offer is made.

Example of Duties

• Assist with project accounting setups using multiple systems, perform budget adjustments, and make accounting adjusting entries.
• Review Project Accounting reports to assess and make necessary adjustments.
• Respond to audit requests and inquiries from Federal agencies and State Legislative Auditors.
• Review reporting for variances and make adjustment entries if necessary.
• Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions.
• Work independently and collaboratively to successfully complete accounting and financial tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Accounting principles and practices: Minimum of four years of professional work experience applying GAAP, usually gained as an accountant or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least 20 semester hours of accounting and three years' experience in financial reporting and a working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience developing and preparing financial documents such as financial statements, tax worksheets, budgets, cost analysis, audit reports, and audit work papers (minimum one year).
• Proficiency in using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data (minimum one year).
• Experience with audits and responding to compliance and requirements requests.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for timely and accurate work products.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Experience gathering data from multiple financial systems, analyzing, integrating, validating, and making corrections/adjustments as necessary.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables) and Word.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711) or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to qualified veterans under applicable laws.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Government Administration

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