Financial Analyst III
This is a Financial Analyst III position in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position responsibility may include federal funds tracking, fiscal note tracking, and coordination with department offices and Divisions of Finance & Administration submission and monitoring, present and defend practices, interpret reports and fiscal information; resolve, reconcile, and adjust for conditions; participate in developing, modifying, or enhancing appropriate fiscal procedures and practices; develop and interpret financial reports; research financial problem areas; and exercise decision making in recording and analyzing financial data.
Why You Should Join Our Team: This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of ensuring continuity of public programs, you will also receive health and retirement benefits. These plans include generous paid time off, allowing you to maintain a positive work-life balance.
The Agency: To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, click here. If offered this position, your continued employment with DHHS will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.
Location: All candidates selected to fill vacancies at the Division of Finance & Administration may be reassigned to other work locations at any time based on business need. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within DFA.
Work Schedule: These positions are currently a hybrid of both in-office up to two (2) days a week required, and remote work.
For more information on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, please click here.
If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review. There will be no cost to you for this check. This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various DHHS locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment. You may review the policy by clicking here.
** This is a continuous recruitment. It may close at anytime.**
Responsibilities
Analyzes fiscal impact of administrative rules and proposed legislation
Tracking of federal grants throughout the department
Coordinates with department staff, legislative staff, and staff in the Governor’s Office on budget needs and changes
Researches and reviews financial records, schedules, reports, and/or problem areas.
Reconciles financial statements and reports.
Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data.
Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
An inquisitive nature with a desire to understand the “why” behind tasks and processes, using this knowledge to drive improvements.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues proactively and develop effective solutions.
Expertise in financial systems and spreadsheet applications, particularly Excel and Google Sheets, to manage and analyze data efficiently.
Strong analytical capabilities combined with exceptional organizational skills to handle complex workflows and maintain accurate records.
Has the ability to communicate professionally in both written and verbal forms
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of professional financial analysis experience
Demonstrated experience in state or local government financial management, including familiarity with public-sector processes and regulations.
Solid understanding of governmental budget standards and practices
Supplemental Information
Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time and for any reason.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
DHRM rules apply for promotions and transfers.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.