Financial Specialist Senior

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.*

Join our team of accounting professionals! The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Rural Health Transformation Program is hiring two Financial Specialist Seniors whose primary responsibilities include supervising annual budget preparation, budget distribution, quarterly budget reviews, financial management support, review of grant applications, and preparation of expenditure adjustments. Excellent analytical skills, a strong attention to details, a desire to learn, and the ability to develop good working relationships are essential. This position requires a creative, solution-focused, customer service driven, and energetic business professional. 

These positions will be located in downtown Boise. 

This position is not eligible for telework. 

This is a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.

BENEFITS:

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

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. 
• 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)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 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
• 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.* 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Financial Operations & Compliance: Process AP, cash ledger, contract payments, refunds, and replacement warrants. Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, proper coding, compliance with State, DHW, and GASB standards, and alignment with contract terms. Enter verified transactions into LUMA for approval and payment.
• Budget Development & Monitoring: Prepare personnel worksheets, calculate salaries, verify appropriations, and coordinate supplemental decision units. Support all phases of the State budget process. Monitor expenditures, perform variance analysis, reconcile appropriations to actuals, prepare monthly/quarterly reports, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Grant & Cash Management: Manage the Rural Health Transformation Project Grant, including application review, expenditure adjustments, reporting, reconciliations, and federal reporting. Forecast cash needs, monitor balances, manage grant overpayment's, process federal draws, and track cash receipts.
• Communication & Training: Research inquiries, resolve invoice discrepancies, support audits/public records requests, and train staff on proper coding and invoice processing. Provide guidance on LUMA AR, AP, GL, and related functions.
• Records & Coordination: Maintain SharePoint documentation, distribute financial reports, serve as liaison to program staff, and perform other duties as assigned.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• 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.

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

• Expertise in Excel. Typically gained by a minimum of 3 years' practical application. 
• Governmental accounting experience and knowledge of federal funding sources. Typically gained by at least one year of related full-time work experience. 

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

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