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State of Utah · 15 hours ago

Financial Analyst I, II

Salt Lake County, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The State of Utah is seeking a Financial Analyst I or II to support financial programs within the Division of Water Rights. This role involves managing vendor accounts, processing payments, and ensuring financial compliance while assisting with employee training and procurement needs.

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Responsibilities

Prepare documents and makes payments in the state accounting system

Ensure financial compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and department rules, policies, standards and practices

Report findings and make recommendations

Research and review financial records, transactions, and documentation

Process Cash Receipts

Handle payment history changes

Reviews fiscal transactions to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data

Manage vendor setup, maintain vendor accounts, and process payments in the state accounting system

Assist with employee training and compliance initiatives, including travel and P-card management

Support program managers with procurement and purchasing needs

Read, interpret, maintain and analyze income statements

Qualification

Accounting experienceFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsAutomated accounting systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Two years of accounting or related study, accounting and/or finance experience

Maintain and prepare financial reports and documentation

Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

Ability to make a decision and solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives and propose quality solutions

Can effectively communicate in writing and verbally

Work with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism

Intermediate skills and experience using Microsoft Excel

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Preferred

Preference may be given to current State employees

Preference may be given to candidates with an education in finance, accounting, or a related field or at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a work-related field

Preference may be given to those with excellent analytical skills and Advanced Excel knowledge and experience

3 years of experience working in accounting or finance or at least 2 years of higher education in Accounting or Finance

Ability to use automated accounting systems and/or financial computer systems