Financial Specialist, Senior Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/25 Posting End Date: 2025/09/08 Category: Accounting and Finance Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 30.00 Maximum Salary: 34.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description 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 create duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. The Idaho Commission on Aging’s (ICOA) mission is to support older and vulnerable Idahoans to safely age in place in the community. The Idaho Commission on Aging is seeking a Financial Specialist, Senior to help track and analyze data, to promote efficiency and effectiveness in our programs and services and provide fiscal support to our agency. Review our latest annual report to understand our scope and services and analyze your personal fit with our agency. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the State’s government fiscal programs (Luma and Cognos). General Information Incumbent uses their professional background to develop and maintain accounting systems, prepare complex financial documents, plan and review financial operations. Incumbent will analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions. This position requires a strong background in analyzing, researching, and maintaining financial data, developing financial documents, resolving system problems, and handling day-to-day accounting issues. The agency has a flexible work week and telecommuting policies for staff who demonstrate an appropriate level of independence and accountability. Key Responsibilities: + Reviewing and approving financial transactions + Reconciling expenditures and revenues between various accounting systems + Preparing fiscal reports and analysis for federal and state submission + Reviewing agency appropriation, fund balance, and cash balance data + Preparing and disseminating ad hoc financial reports and spreadsheets for leadership and staff + Advising leadership of budgetary concerns, needs, regulations, and appropriate allocation of funds based on prior history and/or present fiscal conditions. + Determining compliance with accounting principles and standards, laws, regulations, policies and procedures + Resource to agency staff for grant related budgets, revenue/expense, and projections + Contributing to documentation and standardization efforts for financial processes and procedures + Lead research efforts related to financial policy, procedures, and/or reporting standards + Developing the Commission's Budget + Conducting desk or on-site reviews to determine sub-recipient compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines + Technical assistance, including webinars or presentations, to sub-recipients including Area Agencies on Aging Minimum Qualifications 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 successful completion of an associate degree in accounting AND at least three years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent.) + Experience: Developing and preparing financial documents:Typically gained by at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) OR successful completion of an associate degree in accounting AND three years’ experience researching, analyzing, and troubleshooting financial documents to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and accounting principles.• + Using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data: Typically gained by least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) OR successful completion of an associate degree in accounting AND by 3 years’ experience in: Multi-level spreadsheet development and manipulation, designing and generating specialized financial reports + Analyzing financial activities and recommending management action Preferred Qualifications: Experience: + Using the State of Idaho’s accounting systems and applications + Proficiency in financial analysis, including generating reports using Cognos. + Demonstrated ability to develop budgets and prepare comprehensive financial reports. + Advanced Excel skills, including developing complex queries and performing data analysis. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Solid understanding of grant management and Federal reporting requirements + Proven ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities effectively + Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in a collaborative, team-based work environment. Good knowledge of: + Grant financial management + Governmental accounting + Documenting business processes + State budget processes Recruitment Contact: Questions about the position or the application process can be directed to Julie Davis, Human Resource Associate, 208-287-6451 or[email protected] Benefits The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: + One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement + 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options + Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Life insurance for self, spouse, and children + Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider + Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility + Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* 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.