FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, SR

Description

State of Idaho

Tax Commission Career Opportunity

Do spreadsheets and data make you happy? Do you like to do research and create complicated reports?  If a day filled with spreadsheets, data, and reports makes you happy then please apply! The Idaho State Tax Commission is seeking a skilled Financial Specialist, Senior to join our Management Services team. We invite you to apply to become part of this valuable team and join fellow public servants in delivering a high level of service to the people of Idaho!

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

The position is in the Boise Office in the Chinden Campus, 11321 West Chinden Blvd, Bldg.  2. 

Example of Responsibilities:

•  Use their seasoned professional background to develop and maintain complex documents, review and handle difficult financial operations.
• Design, modify and implement financial - related systems or play a significant role in their development.
• Audit financial data for completeness and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Process, review, reconcile, and report tax revenues.
• Analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develop financial documents, and resolve reporting problems to allocate and distribute tax revenues.
•  Test and troubleshoot automated system changes, including using data extraction tools and methods for analysis, sampling, testing, and reporting.
• Use exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills in daily work activities.
• Apply a strong background in information technology to analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develop financial data, develop financial documents, and resolve problems. 
• Senior Financial Specialists analyze technical financial problems and provide  provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions. 
• Prepare and make complex journal entries, allocation of costs across several funds impacting their funding status, assisting in or independently researching and analyzing underlying data for errors and correcting them, and creating published financial statements. 
• Collaborate with executive management in day-to-day operations of the fiscal and investment departments.
• Modify and maintain the accounting system to ensure its integrity and reliability.
• Assists or takes a lead role in the design, development, testing and implementation of new accounting processes. 
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 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 successful completion of an associate degree in accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent.) 
• Experience developing and preparing financial documents. 
• Experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data. 
• Experience analyzing financial activities and recommending management action. 
  

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

1. Expertise in Excel. Typically gained by a minimum of 3 years practical application.
2. Independent problem-solving abilities: Typically demonstrated through proactive identification and resolution of gaps in financial policies and systems, proposing and implementing improvements, effectively triaging system issues, and staying updated on regulatory changes and best practices to enhance system efficiency and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
• OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
• OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.

What Do Our Employees Say About Us? 

• "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility." 
• "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."
• "My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

 Follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to learn more about us! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 208-334-0478.

 What's In It for You?

• Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSI defined benefit retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks
• Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation
• Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals
• Beautiful state campus with lots of free parking, walking paths, and centrally located in the valley on Chinden Blvd. in Boise 
• The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

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]. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

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