Financial Analyst III, DHHS

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Full benefits package

Job summary

State of Utah, Department of Health and Human Services in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst III to join the Finance & Administration team. This role supports the Juvenile Justice & Youth Services Division, handling budgets, expenditures, and fiscal information to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

The position offers hybrid work, full benefits, and opportunities to coordinate services, review transactions, and guide purchasing in line with state policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Experience with budgeting and fiscal management within a large organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Review transactions for accuracy and appropriate documentation; approve financial transactions in state systems.
• Oversee purchasing card processes and ensure timely payments.
• Review billings for accuracy and process payments, changes and refunds.
• Review expenditures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments; provide fiscal information on request.
• Research and ensure compliance with applicable federal/state laws and agency rules.
• Write, review and/or negotiate grants, contracts and/or agreements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-project management

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $30.57 - $30.57 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/20/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum or 'day-one' qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote and/or hybrid 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.

About The Role

Location

195 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• 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.

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to provide care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention, supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].