Financial Analyst III, DHHS

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst III to join its Finance & Administration team. This role supports the Juvenile Justice & Youth Services Division within the Department of Health and Human services.

Requirements

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strong demonstrable skills in the areas of accounting, finance and/or business management, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis models.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Including listening/reading comprehension and implementation.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in various stages.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with state financial systems, including Vantage/FINET, Court & Agency Records Exchange (CARE), DHHS CAPS, etc
• Experience analyzing expenditure trends, identifying areas of improvement and developing proposals for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting or budget activities and provide fiscal information as needed.
• Monitor agency or program budget expenditures, including tracking recurring payments and identifying expenditure trends.
• Coordinate and/or manage support services such as telecommunications, motor pool, physical security, facility and grounds, mail processing, equipment relocation, warehouse storage, etc.
• Meet and confer with management, users, and contract providers to resolve problems and coordinate services.
• Guide & support facility staff with purchasing and promote adherence to state purchasing and finance policies as well as vendor and provider contracts. Provide fiscal and administrative support to programs and staff.
• Approve financial transactions in various state finance systems. Review transactions for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Oversee and approve purchasing card process for staff, ensuring smooth, timely and accurate payment
• Review customer/provider billings for accuracy; approval & process payments, changes and refunds.
• Work with other state agencies reviewing, approving and processing payments and issues.
• Review expenditures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments. Provide fiscal information when requested.
• Research and ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Write, review and/or negotiate grants, contracts and/or agreements.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• 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