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Financial SpecialistIdaho Staffing • Boise, ID, US
Financial Specialist

Financial Specialist

Idaho Staffing • Boise, ID, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Specialist

Salary : $25 / hr. + DOE

Location : Boise, ID

Job Type : Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number : 02767

Department : Treasurer

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Development Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including :

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
  • Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Our mission is to serve the citizens of Ada County and perform all duties impartially and efficiently. The Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of public funds. The Treasurer serves as ex officio tax collector, responsible for the collection of property taxes levied by the taxing districts, including cities and schools. The Treasurer also serves as ex officio public administrator, responsible for administering the estates of decedents without a person to administer the estate. Our office is dedicated to serving the public with integrity and respect. Learn more about Ada County Treasurer Office by visiting their website.

Please Note : An updated cover letter and resume must be submitted with your application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY :

Performs professional financial and / or auditing work involving the use and application of accounting principles and techniques in order to maintain accounting systems; performs related functions as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

A Financial Specialist performs varied, moderately complex work under general supervision of the Chief Deputy Treasurer.

Essential Functions :

  • Assists in the preparation of internal financial reports for control and information purposes;
  • Prepares accounting entries in conformance with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP);
  • Receives and processes batch payments and electronic deposits;
  • Reconciles and balances accounts;
  • Deposits and reconciles funds;
  • Reconciles bank accounts monthly;
  • Processes bank adjustments caused by NSF or bank returns;
  • Initiate transfer of available funds to investment account;
  • Processes tax collection adjustments including refunds;
  • Record investment transactions;
  • Face to face interactions with the public and assisting in tax collections, including answering telephone calls and accepting tax payments;
  • Reviews, develops and modifies specific parts of accounting procedures and processes in order to improve existing internal accounting methods and results;
  • Performs periodic audits of funds and accounts;
  • Assists in the preparation of month-end and year-end reporting and the tax collection escheat process.
  • Additional Functions :

  • Assures conformity to policy and promotes methods to increase effectiveness in the performance of accounting transactions;
  • Performs related functions as required.
  • Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • A minimum of two years of previous accounting experience;
  • Detail-oriented to process financial transactions efficiently and accurately;
  • Experience in governmental accounting preferred;
  • Knowledge of the application of governmental accounting, auditing, and budgeting;
  • Skill in compiling basic and supporting data and in preparing accounting and financial statements;
  • Skill in using personal computers and MS Office Suite;
  • Skill analyzing accounting systems and procedures;
  • Skill preparing complex financial statements and reports;
  • Skill communicating verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures;
  • Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish department goals;
  • Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports;
  • Ability to make sound judgments and draw valid conclusions;
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships;
  • Ability to train and provide guidance to others.
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands :

  • Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
  • May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
  • Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.
  • DISCLAIMER : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and / or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

    Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

    Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

    Healthcare :

  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
  • Retirement and Investments Plans :

  • PERSI retirement benefits
  • 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
  • 401(k)
  • Wellbeing Program :

  • Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
  • Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
  • Free bus pass
  • Paid-leave :

  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
  • Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
  • 5 days paid bereavement leave
  • Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance :

  • Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
  • Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
  • Optional Benefits :

  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • AFLAC
  • Visit us at adacounty.id.gov / Human-Resources / Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including : paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

    Employer : Ada County Department Treasurer

    Address : 200 W. Front St. Boise, Idaho, 83702

    Website : www.adacounty.id.gov

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