Financial Specialist Principal - FS

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS If you have previously applied for a position, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account. For additional assistance, refer to the Candidate Guide located under Candidate Resources on the State of Idaho Careers page. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. Join our team of accounting professionals! The Department of Health and Welfare is looking to hire a Financial Specialist Principal. Primary responsibilities include supervising annual budget preparation, budget distribution, quarterly budget reviews, financial management support, review of grant applications, and preparation of expenditure adjustments. Excellent analytical skills, a strong attention to details, a desire to learn, and the ability to develop good working relationships are essential. This position requires a creative, solution-focused, customer service driven, and energetic business pro This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location. This position is not eligible for telework. BENEFITS: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems () (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) Paid parental leave () Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options Deferred compensation plan Life insurance for self, spouse, and children Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Wide variety of training opportunities Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting Additional perks and discounts () available through medical provider Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility () Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: .html. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Develop and maintain accounting systems. Research and analyze financial documents to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles. Conduct meetings to discuss financial-related issues that have the potential to be controversial, adversarial, or confidential in nature. Conduct interviews to solicit sensitive and/or confidential financial information. Develop and prepare complex financial documents such as financial statements, budgets and cost analysis. Audit financial data for completeness and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Utilize current information technology to analyze, research, and maintain financial data, develop financial documents, and resolve problems. Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below. Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Typically requires four or more years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) OR an Associate's degree in Accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience such as an accountant or equivalent OR a Bachelor's degree or higher that includes 20 semester hours, or equivalent college coursework in Accounting OR f our or more years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) AND at least 12 semester credits in Accounting, to include Intermediate Accounting I and II. Good knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically requires at least one year of experience performing as a supervisor which required work assignment, direction, and monitoring staff with responsibility (or significant input) into the hiring of employees, preparing performance evaluations, and handling problem-solving procedures OR 8 hours of courses or seminars specifically covering supervisory practices PLUS at least 6 months experience performing as a full supervisor OR completion of 6 college credit hours of courses or seminars covering the essential elements of management (planning, organizing, leading and controlling). Experience using personal computers to develop, analyze, and report on financial data. Typically requires two or more years of work experience where using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data/documents was a regularly assigned job duty. Experience monitoring/reviewing internal financial controls. Typically requires at least one year of professional level experience monitoring/reviewing internal financial controls. Experience resolving technical accounting, auditing, or budgeting problems. Typically requires at least one year of professional level experience resolving technical accounting, auditing, and/or budgeting problems. Experience preparing financial documents for management review. Typically requires one or more years of full-time work experience preparing financial documents for management review. Experience analyzing financial activities and recommending or implementing management actions. Typically requires one or more years of full-time work experience independently analyzing financial activities and recommending management action as a regularly assigned job duty. Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants. Expertise in Excel. Typically gained by a minimum of 3 years practical application. Governmental accounting experience and knowledge of federal funding sources. Typically gained by at least one year of related full-time work experience. Learn About a Career with DHW () PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications. If you have questions, please contact us at: Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST) EMAIL:dhwjobs@ PHONE: (208) 334-0681 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 ordinator@. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Created: 2026-03-10