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State of Utah - Jobs Financial Analyst III in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for an individual who is detail oriented and has an excellent understanding of accounting to fill a Financial Analyst III position and join our team of professionals within the Administrative Services Division (ASD).
Principal Duties
This is a senior level job which requires a thorough knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures to assist with the management of financial programs and a high volume and complex financial functions. Employees in this position may perform duties including:
- researching financial problem areas
- exercise decision making in recording and analyzing financial data
- resolving,reconciling and adjusting for special conditions or circumstances
- presenting and defending practices
- developing and interpreting complex reports and fiscal statements
- developing,modifying or enhancing appropriate fiscal policies and procedures
reviewing and approving budgets for sub-recipient agreements and invoices received from sub-recipients
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has:
a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting OR 4 or more years of work experience related to accounting and financial activities
- the ability to work effectively as a team and with other divisions within the department
- strong Excel experience (pivot tables,formulas,VBA,etc.)
- strong analytical and communication skills
- experience in accounting in a governmental entity
Preference Preference may be given to applicants:
- who hold a degree in accounting,finance or a related field
- who are a licensed Certified Public Accountant
- who are currently or recently employed with the State of Utah
who are currently employed with the Department of Workforce Services
Career Mobility This position may be filled as a career mobility if an internal DWS employee is selected. Why You Should Join Our Team Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today,more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs,meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses,administering temporary assistance,and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach,the department has served millions of Utahn's and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty,homelessness,affordable housing,supporting refugees,helping rural communities,serving veterans and individuals with disabilities,and getting Utahn's trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here{target="_blank"}. May be filled as a 2-year career mobility if a current DWS employee is selected. DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
