Entry Level Finance Specialist Jobs
New grad finance specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Insurance, Media & Entertainment, and Education, with employers like Arbella Insurance, L3Harris, and Octus hiring at this level now.
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Finance & Administrative Specialist
The primary focus of the Finance and Administration Specialist is to support the Finance and Administration Manager with ensuring timely and efficient coordination of the financial and grant reporting operations of the Palouse Conservation District office. The Finance and Administration Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, submitting payroll tax deposit payments, preparing Federal and State quarterly and annual payroll tax reports and W2s; entering and processing all accounts payable, employee reimbursement requests and credit card transactions; preparation of annual 1099 reporting; collaborating with program managers for recruitments and onboarding; and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly grant payment requests for Federal, State, and Local grant contracts.
Funding for this position is subject to availability of federal, state and local government grants and contracts. Permanence of the job is dependent upon continued grant funding.
Position Details
FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: Grade 7 | $24.26 - $31.54/hour (depending on experience)
Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)
Duties
Position Description
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration or closely related field; OR Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration and 2-years of related experience.
- Two (2) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision, agency administration or similar work.
- Experience processing payroll, payroll tax reporting, and processing accounts payables.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision; agency administration or similar work.
- Previous experience with Federal and State of WA grant reporting and payment requests.
- Experience with Springbrook Express/BIAS, Payroll Administration, QuickBooks, Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Access.
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
To apply, please click the link here.
Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Friday, August 21, 2026. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
Finance & Administrative Specialist
The primary focus of the Finance and Administration Specialist is to support the Finance and Administration Manager with ensuring timely and efficient coordination of the financial and grant reporting operations of the Palouse Conservation District office. The Finance and Administration Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, submitting payroll tax deposit payments, preparing Federal and State quarterly and annual payroll tax reports and W2s; entering and processing all accounts payable, employee reimbursement requests and credit card transactions; preparation of annual 1099 reporting; collaborating with program managers for recruitments and onboarding; and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly grant payment requests for Federal, State, and Local grant contracts.
Funding for this position is subject to availability of federal, state and local government grants and contracts. Permanence of the job is dependent upon continued grant funding.
Position Details
FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: Grade 7 | $24.26 - $31.54/hour (depending on experience)
Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)
Duties
Position Description
To view a full position description, please click the link here.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration or closely related field; OR Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration and 2-years of related experience.
- Two (2) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision, agency administration or similar work.
- Experience processing payroll, payroll tax reporting, and processing accounts payables.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision; agency administration or similar work.
- Previous experience with Federal and State of WA grant reporting and payment requests.
- Experience with Springbrook Express/BIAS, Payroll Administration, QuickBooks, Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Access.
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
To apply, please click the link here.
Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest and a resume by Friday, August 21, 2026. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.
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Entry Level Finance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level finance specialist job?
Focus on demonstrating practical skills over experience: highlight any internships, relevant coursework, or personal finance projects in your application. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand financial statements, spreadsheet tools like Excel, and basic data analysis. A finance-related degree helps, but candidates from adjacent fields who can show applied work are competitive. Tailor each application to the job description and quantify any results you can.
Which companies hire entry level finance specialists?
Companies hiring entry level finance specialists right now include Arbella Insurance, L3Harris, and Octus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers large corporations with structured analyst programs, mid-size firms seeking junior support, and growing companies that onboard new graduates and develop them into senior roles.
Are there remote entry level finance specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 67% of entry level finance specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to in-office work will see the widest range of opportunities. Hybrid arrangements are increasingly common at companies willing to invest in onboarding and mentoring junior hires.
Are these new grad finance specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior finance specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward requirements, or explicitly invites candidates without a long work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level finance specialists?
Entry Level finance specialist roles concentrate in Insurance, Media & Entertainment, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive consistent junior hiring because they rely on ongoing financial analysis, reporting, and compliance work that employers are willing to train new graduates to handle.