Financial Specialist - Veterans Services

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes

                                                                                                                                                         Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Competitive wages: $26.50-$30.00, low-cost benefit plans, participation in a top-rated retirement! 

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS)is recruiting for a Financial Specialist at the State Veterans Home in Post Falls. The ideal candidate for this position will perform professional level duties involving accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial analysis and/or financial reporting. This position will be responsible for supervising Business Office staff. 

 WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE: 

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance. 
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader). 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and/or audit financial records and documents, accounting systems, financial statements, work papers, budgets, tax and payroll records, and other related documents. 
• Prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations. 
• Participate in or design, modify, and implement financial-related systems. 
• Research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, and variances to ensure acceptable business practices and procedures have been followed and for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. 
• Analyze, research, and maintain financial data and develop financial documents/reports
• Assist internal and external customers with financial questions, system requirements and other questions as they arise.
• Supervise business office staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of: 

• Accounting principles and practices.

 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.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.