Financial Analyst II (DFCM)

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah, Division of Facilities Construction & Management (DFCM), is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the finance team with budget forecasting, closeout activities, monthly reconciliation, and data analysis for Division Programs. This role provides an overview of financial processes within the Division and works across ISF Maintenance and Construction to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience with automated accounting systems, strong Excel skills,

Qualifications

• Use automated accounting and/or financial computer systems.
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables).
• Budget management knowledge (principles, theories, practices).
• Research financial records, schedules, reports, and/or problem areas.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or procedures.
• Develops and/or interprets fiscal statements and reports.
• Clear written communication; read and understand information.
• Review operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control data.
• Ability to propose process improvements and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Process FINET Payments, Approvals, Fixed Assets, ITAs and related approvals.
• Manage accounting or budget activities and provide fiscal information to managers.
• Support ISF Maintenance and Construction accounting transactions.
• Provide excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with ISF Maintenance and Construction teams to answer questions and correct errors.
• Run Data Warehouse queries, generate reports, interpret results, and make recommendations.

Skills

organization

detail-oriented

multitasking

professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field

Tools

FINET

Excel

Job description

:The Division of Facilities Construction & Management is looking for a new Financial Analyst to provide support to the DFCM finance team for budget forecasting, closeout activities, monthly reconciliation, and data analysis for Division Programs, which will provide a general overview of the financial processes for the Division.

Principal Duties

• Process FINET Payments, Approvals, Fixed Assets, ITAs (between agencies), process approvals in Aim, etc.
• Manage accounting or budget activities and provide fiscal information to managers.
• Perform all DFCM transactions to support both ISF Maintenance and Construction areas.
• TProvide excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Work with both ISF Maintenance and Construction operations to answer questions, provide guidance and correct errors.
• Perform Data Warehouse queries, run reports, interpret results, report findings, and/or make recommendations.
• Provide backup support to the DFCM Finance Team and other duties as assigned.
• Follow-up and follow through on issues ensuring they are resolved as soon as possible
• Other duties as assigned.

The Best Qualified Candidate

• Have three or more years of experience with FINET or another automated accounting system
• Have a Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or in a closely related field
• Have four or more years of work experience in accounting
• Be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and skilled at multitasking
• Work well with colleagues and maintain a professional demeanor in representing DFCM and the State of Utah.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Become an integral part of a Utah Division working to keep Utah's buildings maintained and creating new buildings and remodels across the State. Experience a sense of achievement for a job well done and enjoy work/life balance! We offer great health benefits and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced work schedule to afford quality time spent with your family.

The Division

The goal of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management is to be responsible for all aspects of construction and maintenance of state buildings.

Qualifications

This list contains the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position.

• Use automated accounting and/or financial computer systems
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables)
• Principles, theories, and practices of budget management
• Researches and reviews financial records, schedule, reports, and/or problem areas
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Develops and/or interprets fiscal statements and reports
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Review operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control data
• Compose and produce reports, documents and related material
• Find, gather and collect information or data
• Able to come up with ideas to improve processes, the ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.

Supplemental Information

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/transfers.

During training, this position will require that you work in the office 5 days a week. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.