Senior Financial Specialist

Join the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in a full-time, onsite Senior Financial Specialist role supporting GAAP-based financial reporting from headquarters in Boise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, including adjusting entries, accruals, and other entries in accordance with GAAP
• Develop complex cost and revenue allocations to programs using specific cost and revenue drivers
• Develop, maintain, review, and reconcile financial data within the state accounting system
• Audit revenue reports and reconcile revenue to cash in the general ledger
• Help develop policies and procedures for financial reporting systems; research agency financial reporting needs
• Analyze technical financial issues and provide professional assistance and advice on solutions
• Use current information technology to analyze, research, and maintain financial data; develop financial documents; resolve issues
• Use financial accounting software and database queries to produce periodic and ad hoc reports for managers and internal customers

Requirements

• Accounting principles knowledge (typically at least 4 years of professional accounting experience applying accounting principles and GAAP; OR an associate’s degree in accounting or a related fiscal field with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience)
• Experience developing and preparing financial documents (financial statements, tax worksheets, budgets, cost analysis, audit reports, and audit work papers)
• Personal computer experience to develop, analyze, and report on financial data (at least 1 year as a regularly assigned duty; must be within the last 5 years due to rapidly changing information systems; home financial tracking/software does not qualify)
• Experience analyzing financial activities and recommending management action (at least 1 year independently analyzing financial activities and recommending actions as a regularly assigned job duty; management may be internal or external)

Preferred / Ideal Candidate

• Accounting degree and professional experience preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and working within an enterprise-wide accounting system
• Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and practices, including application of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams, with ability to analyze financial data, prepare accurate reports, and support general ledger accounting functions

Technologies

• GAAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams

Compensation & Location

• Location: Boise, ID (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 28 - 36 per hour
• Employment: Full-time
• Minimum experience: 4 years
• Education: associate’s degree in accounting or a related fiscal field

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance: employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month (medical and vision) and $12.08/month (dental)
• Participation in one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning upon start (approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, increasing with state longevity)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans: optional 401k and 457 plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans)
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support, information, and resources)
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule

EEO / ADA / Veteran Information

• The State of Idaho provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on protected veteran status, disability, and protected status under applicable laws
• Access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request
• If an accommodation is needed during recruitment, 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

Contact

• Idaho Department of Fish and Game
• P.O. Box 25, Boise, Idaho 83707
• Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (208) 334-3773