FINANCIAL SPECIALIST, SR

Financial Specialist, Sr

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission currently has an exciting new opportunity for a full-time Financial Specialist, Senior in Boise on the State of Idaho Chinden Campus. The Commission regulates investor-owned or privately-owned utilities that provide gas, water, electricity, or some telephone services for profit as well as overseeing the safe operation of railroads and enforces state and federal regulations safeguarding the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. This position requires a strong background in analyzing, researching, and maintaining financial data, developing financial documents, resolving system problems, and handling day-to-day accounting issues.

Responsibilities include responding to external information requests, fiscal year-end duties, performing accounting adjusting entries and reviewing monthly program area financial statements. The incumbent will reconcile funds received across multiple systems and ensure funds are accurately recorded in the financial systems in compliance with state and federal law.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial skills, experience managing and processing database records, skills in vendor and contract management, an analytical approach to problem solving, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and on a team.

This position is eligible for the state benefits package, including :

• Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems : PERSI
• Multiple retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more

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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].