ISP Financial Specialist - POST

Description

POST – Financial Specialist 

The Idaho State Police (ISP) has a current opening for a Financial Specialist within Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in Meridian. This position will perform various professional financial duties requiring application of accounting principles and practices. 

PLEASE NOTE: The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the ISP Drug Policy and ISP Grooming and Appearance Standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts and collections for contractual agreements 
• Process and monitor accounts receivable 
• Process and monitor accounts payable 
• Process and monitor credit/debit card and electronic check receipts 
• Account reconciliations 
• Create and process general ledger journal entries 
• Monitor, maintain, and report POST fixed asset and equipment inventory 
• Monitor and report federal grant budgets and expenditures 
• Prepare, analyze, and/or audit financial records and documents, accounting systems, financial statements, and other related documents 
• Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances to ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed and for compliance with state laws and regulations

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Experience managing accounts receivable, including collection activity on delinquent accounts
• Experience researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports 
• Experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions 
• Experience monitoring federal grant expenditures for compliance and compiling status reports
• Experience monitoring and tracking fixed assets and equipment inventory

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 [email protected].

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