Financial Specialist, Senior

Posting Begin Date: 2024/09/19

Posting End Date: 2024/10/06

Category: Accounting and Finance

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 27.69

Maximum Salary: 32.88

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

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 will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

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 (ITD), 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 currently hiring a Financial Specialist, Senior in the Financial Services Project Accounting office at the Boise Headquarters.

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 project accounting activities and will be cross-trained to cover several critical areas involving project setups, adjustments, billings, reviews, audits, and closeouts. 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.

*A resume is required with your application please attach your resume.

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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Assist District and Headquarters customers with their Project Accounting needs. The projects involve highways, maintenance, and other transportation-related activities. This position will be able to handle project accounting setups using multiple systems, perform budget adjustments, and make accounting adjusting entries.

• Reconcile and audit department financial accounting project expenditures and budgets with ITD internal systems and Federal systems for completeness and compliance with federal and state laws and agreements.

• Respond to audit requests and inquiries from Federal agencies and State Legislative Auditors.

• Utilize current information technology to analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develop financial documents, utilize system reporting, and resolve issues.

• Design, modify, and implement financial accounting systems or has a significant role in their development.

• Participate in developing policies and procedures for financial reporting systems and conducts research into the financial needs of ITD.

• Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions.

• Work independently and collaboratively for the successful completion of accounting and financial tasks

• Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices

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

  Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with minimum of 20 semester hours of accounting and three years' experience in financial reporting and a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Solid organization skills with attention to detail resulting in timely and accurate work products.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Previous Project/Grant Accounting experience.

• Experience with Audits and replying to compliance and requirements requests.

• Experience gathering data from multiple financial systems, analyzing data, integrating data, and validating data for accuracy and developing reports/scripts/inquiries to aid with process improvements and making informed business decisions.

• Work proficiently with Excel and Word.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

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] . (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

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