Financial Analyst II

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II supports financial and administrative operations for the Salt Lake Fiscal section and the state. The role assists hiring officials with HR processes by reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance, determining appropriate salaries, and responding to HR-related inquiries. It also supports payroll processing, budget oversight, and accounts payable while ensuring applicable policies and regulations are followed. The position is full-time, hybrid, and located at 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Requirements

Foundational accounting experience, including processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, or managing budgets.
Familiarity with FINET/VANTAGE or similar accounting and reporting tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data sorting.
Ability to follow and apply federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, hiring managers, and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
Familiarity with HR processes, payroll management, or related systems.
Experience with FINET/VANTAGE and State of Utah Finance, Payroll, and HR processes and procedures.
Knowledge of state purchasing policies or experience with public-sector financial operations.
Ability to analyze financial data and present actionable insights.
Experience developing or updating procedure manuals for financial or administrative operations.
Demonstrated interest or experience in wildlife conservation or public service.

Responsibilities

Assist hiring officials with HR processes, review documentation for accuracy and compliance, determine appropriate salaries, and respond to HR-related inquiries.
Process payroll, including time entries and reporting, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist with budget processes and oversight, including setting up budget accounts, running reports, approving payment requests, allocating expenses, and identifying and correcting budget-related errors.
Support accounts payable by approving payments in Vantage, processing bulk payments through Vantage upload, and providing general support.
Support administrative functions across the Salt Lake Fiscal section and the state.