Financial Analyst , DHHS

Overview

Financial Analyst I, DHHS — Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Finance & Administration (DFA). This role provides crucial financial management support within the Division of Finance & Administration to help sustain essential public programs and public health initiatives.

To excel in this role, you should have a solid grasp of basic accounting, budgeting, and other essential financial functions.

• Review fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data.
• Prepare and present financial reports using MS Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.
• Ensure financial compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and department rules, policies, standards, and practices.
• Reconcile financial allocations and reports.
• Analyze, summarize, and review data, interpret results, and make recommendations.
• Research and review financial records, transactions, and documentation.
• Coordinate with division program staff to complete assigned duties.
• Manage accounting or budget activities and provide fiscal information.

• Accounting Acumen: Deep understanding of accounting principles to drive financial strategies.
• Analytical Prowess: Ability to dissect complex data and uncover valuable insights.
• Innovation Champion: Conceptualize, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
• Communication Dynamo: Ability to articulate complex financial information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a team environment with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism.
• Academic Edge: Preference may be given to applicants with or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Risks found in a typical office setting are generally mitigated by standard safety practices.
• Typical physical expectations include sitting with possible light movement; no special physical demands required.
• State of Utah rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current State employees.
• Note:
  
  State of Utah employees must reside in Utah or be relocating within 30 days of start date.
• All candidates selected to fill vacancies may be reassigned to other work locations based on business needs. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within the agency.
• This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.