Financial Specialist Senior

and the job listing Expires on January 19, 2026

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.*

The Division of Financial Services is recruiting for an experienced accounting professional to serve as Financial Specialist Senior at our downtown Boise location. This position requires strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills to oversee daily cash operations and maintain compliance with state financial regulations. This position will be responsible for monitoring cash flow, reconciling accounts, managing banking relationships, and preparing detailed financial reports.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in treasury systems and financial modeling, a commitment to transparency and accountability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding public funds, optimizing working capital, and ensuring that resources are available to meet the organization’s obligations and deliver essential services to the community.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre‑tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Prioritizing multiple assignments and meeting strict deadlines.
• Addressing inquiries from and providing information to auditors, grantors, program managers and others.
• Recording financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconciling financial activity and balances with grantors, other State agencies, financial institutions and others.
• Problem‑solving and making recommendations to management.
• Maintaining financial and non‑financial records in an organized, concise manner.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date, detailed procedure documents for the position.

• 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)
  OR an Associate’s degree in accounting AND at 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.

It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience using data extraction tools to research, analyze and develop financial documents & reports. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience extracting, validating, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Experience documenting business processes, or writing reports, or developing other financial documents. Typically gained by at least two years of experience where your reports or documents were used to explain complex and/or contentious business issues.
• Experience…