Financial Analyst II, USDB

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Ogden, UT

13d • $22 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a responsible and experienced Financial Analyst II to join our team. This position is based out of our Ogden campus.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of fiscal/financial and budget management; applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply them; agency and/or organizational program(s); State of Utah payroll processes and procedures; research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and documentation.
• Use automated accounting and/or financial computer systems.
• Find, gather, and collect information or data.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Use State of agency-specific software application program(s) such as SAP (payroll), FINET, HRIS, SmartFind Express, Google Drive, Data Warehouse, as well as Excel and other MS Office software.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll processing and monitoring.
• Analyze/review timesheets for accuracy, proper approval, etc. in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure employee access to the VANTAGE system; responds to employee & supervisor questions.
• Prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations, and presents or defends work products during audits or other periods of review.
• Gather paper payroll documents for all USDB staff and enter on a biweekly payroll schedule, ensuring accuracy and correct approvals.
• Make payroll corrections on electronic timesheets as needed.
• Processing accounts payable.
• Gather invoices and enter all vendor payments for USDB, ensuring purchasing policies are followed and all receiving documents and payment approvals are in place.
• Work with vendors to resolve any missing payments or open invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed