FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - Idaho Division of Human Resources
Boise, ID
About the Job
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/03
Posting End Date: 2024/10/20
Category: Accounting and Finance
Sub Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 25.00
Maximum Salary: 31.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Financial Specialist Budget Support
Open for Recruitment: October 3, 2024-October 20, 2024
Salary Range: $25.00-$31.00, based on experience and qualifications
The State of Idaho Controller's Office is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position. The Luma Division is established as the sustainment organization to support State of Idaho agencies and their employees in the use of the Luma system for day-to-day business operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent within the Luma Division reports to the Luma Financial and Budget Lead and serves as the primary contact managing the sustainment activities for the Luma Budget system. They will work directly with functional leads, subject matter experts (SME’s), and system vendors ensuring that business processes are functioning properly, and workflows successfully enable state agencies to submit annual budget requests. They will be required to understand and document complex workflows, determine gaps between requirements and technology, and assist in establishing artifacts for sustainment operations. Additionally, they are required to understand state government budget policies and assist agencies in managing budgets accordingly. T hey will work with their supervisors and members of the management team to maintain positive relationships with budget policy owners, agencies, and assist in the continuous improvement and modifications of the systems.
Job Functions:
· Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to assist customers with questions related to budget submission and budget system functionality
· Monitor the priority of assigned work tasks, manage their own workflow, and support the tasks and workflow of work teams
· Employ a working knowledge of the Luma Finance, Procurement, Payroll, and HCM modules to ensure proper continuous integration with budget systems
· Coordinate with other Luma staff to address cross-functional needs
· Plan, organize, and coordinate efforts to stage data, execute functions, and other aspects needed in conjunction with the annual budget submission process
· Manage calendars and dates to ensure time-bound functions occur on time and in bounds of system parameters
· Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with other control agencies, such as Division of Human Resources, Division of Financial Management, and Legislative Services Office, as needed
· Assist in updating training, presentations, and other materials to ensure that system updates and/or changes are presented appropriately to stakeholder audiences
· Respond to stakeholder inquires in a timely manner, as defined by SCO policy
· Attend and participate in meetings to keep Luma staff up to date on budgetary and office activities
· Work with Luma Budget vendors to address system elements
· Monitor budget requests to assist agencies and analysts with appropriate representation of budget request data
· Assist analysts and agency staff with understanding the technical functionality of the budget system
· Gather specifications for changes/updates in reporting
· Advise leadership on elements related to Luma Budget
· Contributes to the positive performance of the whole office
· Demonstrates timely and consistent attendance, this is an in-office position with the potential of no more than 2 remote days after the end of the probationary period of 90 days
· Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must have experience working in complex technical systems that require close coordination with business and individual processes and workflows
· Demonstrated ability to work independently, and balance multiple priorities
· Must have a strong sense of customer service and professionalism to work within a time critical project environment dealing with complex context, and offer viable solutions and/or options
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated strong mathematical skills in a multiple priority environment
· Experience in a complex professional support position with responsibilities for system maintenance, and which includes experience with business analytics, demonstrable excellence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure and to lead in a team environment
Minimum Qualifications Specialty:
· Experience developing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting financial activities and expenditures; interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements; evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings
· Troubleshooting automated system changes, testing automated system changes, including using data extraction tools and methods for analysis, sampling, testing and reporting. Documenting business processes
Desired Qualifications:
· At least 5 years of State budget experience
· Working knowledge of the legislative budget-setting process
· Bachelor's degree in either Business Management or Public Administration. Good knowledge of the Luma financial and budget modules
· Understanding of the Infor CloudSuite product (Luma System) to include the Customer Update (CU) process
· Understanding of internal control practices and procedures
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
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.
Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/03
Posting End Date: 2024/10/20
Category: Accounting and Finance
Sub Category: Accounting and Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 25.00
Maximum Salary: 31.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Financial Specialist Budget Support
Open for Recruitment: October 3, 2024-October 20, 2024
Salary Range: $25.00-$31.00, based on experience and qualifications
The State of Idaho Controller's Office is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position. The Luma Division is established as the sustainment organization to support State of Idaho agencies and their employees in the use of the Luma system for day-to-day business operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent within the Luma Division reports to the Luma Financial and Budget Lead and serves as the primary contact managing the sustainment activities for the Luma Budget system. They will work directly with functional leads, subject matter experts (SME’s), and system vendors ensuring that business processes are functioning properly, and workflows successfully enable state agencies to submit annual budget requests. They will be required to understand and document complex workflows, determine gaps between requirements and technology, and assist in establishing artifacts for sustainment operations. Additionally, they are required to understand state government budget policies and assist agencies in managing budgets accordingly. T hey will work with their supervisors and members of the management team to maintain positive relationships with budget policy owners, agencies, and assist in the continuous improvement and modifications of the systems.
Job Functions:
· Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to assist customers with questions related to budget submission and budget system functionality
· Monitor the priority of assigned work tasks, manage their own workflow, and support the tasks and workflow of work teams
· Employ a working knowledge of the Luma Finance, Procurement, Payroll, and HCM modules to ensure proper continuous integration with budget systems
· Coordinate with other Luma staff to address cross-functional needs
· Plan, organize, and coordinate efforts to stage data, execute functions, and other aspects needed in conjunction with the annual budget submission process
· Manage calendars and dates to ensure time-bound functions occur on time and in bounds of system parameters
· Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with other control agencies, such as Division of Human Resources, Division of Financial Management, and Legislative Services Office, as needed
· Assist in updating training, presentations, and other materials to ensure that system updates and/or changes are presented appropriately to stakeholder audiences
· Respond to stakeholder inquires in a timely manner, as defined by SCO policy
· Attend and participate in meetings to keep Luma staff up to date on budgetary and office activities
· Work with Luma Budget vendors to address system elements
· Monitor budget requests to assist agencies and analysts with appropriate representation of budget request data
· Assist analysts and agency staff with understanding the technical functionality of the budget system
· Gather specifications for changes/updates in reporting
· Advise leadership on elements related to Luma Budget
· Contributes to the positive performance of the whole office
· Demonstrates timely and consistent attendance, this is an in-office position with the potential of no more than 2 remote days after the end of the probationary period of 90 days
· Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must have experience working in complex technical systems that require close coordination with business and individual processes and workflows
· Demonstrated ability to work independently, and balance multiple priorities
· Must have a strong sense of customer service and professionalism to work within a time critical project environment dealing with complex context, and offer viable solutions and/or options
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated strong mathematical skills in a multiple priority environment
· Experience in a complex professional support position with responsibilities for system maintenance, and which includes experience with business analytics, demonstrable excellence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure and to lead in a team environment
Minimum Qualifications Specialty:
· Experience developing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting financial activities and expenditures; interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements; evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings
· Troubleshooting automated system changes, testing automated system changes, including using data extraction tools and methods for analysis, sampling, testing and reporting. Documenting business processes
Desired Qualifications:
· At least 5 years of State budget experience
· Working knowledge of the legislative budget-setting process
· Bachelor's degree in either Business Management or Public Administration. Good knowledge of the Luma financial and budget modules
· Understanding of the Infor CloudSuite product (Luma System) to include the Customer Update (CU) process
· Understanding of internal control practices and procedures
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
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.
Source : Idaho Division of Human Resources