IDOC - Financial Specialist - Central Office

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Summary:

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime. IDOC is currently recruiting for a Financial Specialist to fill a vacancy at the Central Office in Boise, Idaho. This position will perform various professional financial duties requiring application of accounting, auditing, and/or budgeting theory, principles, and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable/accounts receivable to include P-cards, purchase order payments, travel, billing, and reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and/or audit financial records and documents, accounting systems, financial statements, work papers, budgets, tax and payroll records, and other related documents using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations.
• Participate in the design, modification, and implementation of financial-related systems.
• Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances to ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions.
• Analyze, research, and maintain financial data and develop financial documents/reports, including P-cards, administration, and bond fund.
• Communicate and/or present financial information to management.

Minimum Qualifications: Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below -

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically gained by an Associate degree in Accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent; OR at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience preparing financial reports, performing expenditure analysis, and performing reconciliations.
• Experience working with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Experience communicating financial information to management.
• Experience with State accounting systems.
• Experience with spreadsheet software.

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://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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov

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