Accounting - Budget Analyst
Join our team of accounting professionals! The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is recruiting for an accounting professional with strong budgeting skills. This position will be located in our Boise office and will provide primary support to the budget lead Financial Manager in annual budget review, planning and execution and will support budget analysts in responsibilities such as cost allocation planning and responding to program inquiries.
Primary responsibilities include annual budget preparation, budget distribution, quarterly budget reviews, financial management support, reviewing grant applications, and preparing expenditure adjustments and provide support on cost allocation. Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to develop good working relationships are essential. This position requires a creative, solution-focused, customer service driven, and energetic business professional.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation (ability to accrue 3 weeks/year to start) and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; ten paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Requires at least four years of professional work experience as an accountant, or equivalent, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) OR an Associate degree in accounting AND at least two years of professional work experience as an accountant or equivalent OR a Bachelor's degree or higher that includes 20 semester hours or equivalent college coursework in accounting.
- One year of experience developing and preparing financial documents
- One year of experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze, and report on financial data
- One year of experience analyzing financial activities and recommending management action
To be considered, apply by 1/20/21.
EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.