Financial Specialist, Senior Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/10 Posting End Date: 2025/09/24 Category: Environmental Services Sub Category: Natural Resources Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 29.50 Maximum Salary: 32.55 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date. Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement. Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed. The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion. State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities. This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation. Position: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring aFinancial Specialist, Senior, for the Fiscal Office. Salary Range: $29.50–$32.55 Responsibilities: · Manage and supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions/ staff. · Manage billing and reporting, including cost recoveries. · Code reconciliations and adjustments. · Create and coordinate closing packages. · Help budget and grant teams as needed. · Conduct compliance and internal controls. · Support audits. Minimum Qualifications: Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices: Typically Gained byat least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)ORan associate’s degree in accountingANDat least two years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent. Experience: + Developing and Preparing Financial Documents:Typically Gained byworking with documents such as financial statements, tax worksheets, budgets, cost analysis, audit reports, and audit work papers. + Using a personal computer to Develop, Analyze, and Report on Financial data:Typically Gained byat 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. + Analyzing Financial Activities and Recommending Management Action (Management could be internal or external to your organization and would include things such as recommending changes based on financial findings, making financial adjustments, and proposing budget and audit exceptions):Typically Gained byone or more years of full-time work experience independently analyzing financial activities and recommending management actions as a regularly assigned job duty. Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations • Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time. • Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes. • Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required. • Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes. • Some travel may be required. Benefits: 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 related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits 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. About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.     To protect human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water. www.deq.idaho.gov If you have questions, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (208) 373-0333