Financial Analyst III, DHHS

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Financial Analyst III to oversee fiscal operations and purchasing card programs. You will ensure compliance, perform financial analyses, and support decision-making with insightful reports.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, ability to interpret laws and policies, and collaboration with IT and business teams. Hybrid work arrangement and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with federal grant management and reporting preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key fiscal operations and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Manage purchasing card programs and related compliance.
• Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations.
• Develop or modify policies and procedures to improve controls.
• Explain agency policies and regulatory requirements to teams.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and finance-related regulations.
• Coordinate with business, IT, and management teams on fiscal tasks.
• Support responses to internal and external parties on fiscal matters.
• Assist in special fiscal projects and reporting as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Compliance understanding

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Financial Analyst III, DHHS

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

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

Salary – $25.65 - $30.75 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 11/15/2026*

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Financial Analyst III to join our team. In this role, you will oversee key fiscal operations, manage purchasing card programs, ensure compliance with agency regulations, and perform insightful financial analyses to support department decision-making.

Keyresponsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Manages the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Purchasing Card program.
• Prepares and processes Department-wide expense allocations.
• Reviews payments for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs various reviews to ensure the Department is following policy and procedures.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results, and makes recommendations.
• Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
• Reviews fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data.
• Prepares and manages special fiscal reports, fiscal projects or activities of a highly specialized nature
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and review of responses to internal and external parties

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to use logic to analyze and identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Skill and ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• Critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of federal grant management and reporting.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and documentation.
• Ability to provide consultation and/or expert advice.
• Skill and ability to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with various business, IT and management teams.
• Detail oriented and meticulous in their work.

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

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

• 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

Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.

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].