FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, SR Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/27 Posting End Date: 2025/09/03 Category: Accounting and Finance Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 27.13 Maximum Salary: 34.36 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Idaho Public Utilities Commission Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 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. Summary: The Idaho Public Utilities Commission currently has an exciting new opportunity for a full-time Financial Specialist, Seniorin Boise on the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, located at 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Building 8. The Commission regulates investor-owned or privately-owned utilities that provide gas, water, electricity, or some telephone services for profit as well as overseeing the safe operation of railroads and enforces state and federal regulations safeguarding the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. 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. At this level, incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies full range and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or systems to meet specialized needs. Performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish or adapt procedures in functional area; relies on experience, skills, and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks. Uses their professional background to develop and maintain accounting systems, prepare complex financial documents, plan and review financial operations, and handle difficult or sensitive financial matters. They will use accounting theory and practice to ensure the agency applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards correctly and consistently. Responsibilities include responding to external information requests, fiscal year-end duties, performing accounting adjusting entries and reviewing monthly program area financial statements. The incumbent will reconcile funds received across multiple systems and ensure funds are accurately recorded in the financial systems in compliance with state and federal law. The ideal candidate will have strong financial skills, experience managing and processing database records, skills in vendor and contract management, an analytical approach to problem solving, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and on a team. Benefits: This position is eligible for the state benefits package, including: + Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start + Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) + Paid parental leave + Eleven paid holidays a year + Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI + Multiple retirement plans + Life insurance + Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions. Example of Duties + Audit financial data for completeness and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; + Determine compliance with accounting principles and standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; + Ensure compliance with federal and state policies, laws, and regulations; + Create and develop enforcement of internal controls on internal accounting and software packages; + Develop and prepare complex financial documents such as grant or program budgets, cost analysis, audit reports, and audit work papers; + Analyze the effectiveness of existing procedures and suggest improvements; + Perform financial and trend analysis; + Utilize current information technology to query, analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develop financial documents, and resolve problems; + Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances; + Locate and correct irregularities in accounting records; + Determine general ledger adjusting entries; + Manage and track cash balances for multiple funds; + Manage and track multiple state appropriation budget balances; + Oversee A/P, A/R, and deposits + Coordinate with the procurement services team on procedures and asset tracking; + Oral and written customer service with both internal and external customers; + Use Microsoft Excel and Word for analysis, calculations, mail merge and other advanced functions; + Respond to day-to-day operational questions regarding fiscal information; + Liaison with other agency staff and administrators. Minimum Qualifications: Good knowledge of: + Accounting principles and practices. + Typically requires 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 requires at least one year of full-time work experience. + Using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data. + Typically requires 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. + Analyzing financial activities and recommending management action. + Typically requires at least one year of full-time work experience. 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.