Description:
Financial Analyst III: ($18.90-$29.97)
This is a senior level job, which may also be used as a supervisor. A thorough knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures are required in order to manage a financial program in a smaller agency. This job requires advanced skill in both utilizing and interfacing computerized finance systems, and in understanding system behavior related to unusual or specific circumstances. Incumbents in this job present and defend practices, and interpret complex reports and fiscal statements; resolve, reconcile and adjust for special conditions; and participate in developing, modifying, or enhancing appropriate fiscal policies, procedures and practices. Develops and interprets financial reports. Incumbents research financial problem areas and exercise decision making in recording and analyzing financial data. May supervise subordinate staff including: hiring recommendations; determining workload and delegating assignments; training, monitoring and evaluating performance; and initiating corrective and disciplinary actions to include terminations.
Financial Analyst II: ($16.95-26.89)
This is a working level job, under which incumbents receive general supervision. This level involves routine work assignments where programs are well defined and straight forward. Assignments do not generally require work with multiple and complex funding sources but may assist senior level analysts with complex projects. Incumbents perform professional level duties involving accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and/or financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, budgeting guidelines, statutes and/or regulations. Incumbents prepare and/or analyze financial records and documents, financial systems, financial statements, budgets, tax and payroll records and other related documents. Incumbents prepare reports of findings, conclusions, or recommendations, and present or defend work products during audits or other periods of review. Within their work unit, incumbents review financial problems and propose solutions consistent with available funds, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. May make suggestions for enhancements to financial systems, making limited design or enhancement changes to agency or work unit programs or systems. May supervise support staff.
A basic Excel skills test may be given as part of the interview.
Preference may be given for one or more of the following items:
1 year direct experience with general accounting practices and principles
1 year direct experience with contract
1 year direct experience with Federal grants
1 year direct experience with State purchasing process
1 year direct experience with State travel rules and reimbursement
1 year direct experience with State of Utah FINET accounting system
an Associates' degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related degree
Preference may be given to current or previous state employees. **Incomplete applications may not be considered.** Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Example of Duties:
These duties are performed by both positions.
Develops and/or interprets fiscal statements and reports.
Researches and reviews financial records, schedules, reports, and/or problem areas.
Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
Reconciles financial statements and reports.
These duties are performed by the Financial Analyst II.
Reconciles financial statements and reports.
Reviews, processes, and verifies accounts and account balances
Reviews documents and reconciles discrepancies; makes needed adjustments.
Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training.
Approves documents in FINET.
These duties are performed by the Financial Analyst III
Identify data and information which suggest developing patterns of problems or complaints, from which general or specific trends and patterns can be discerned, suggesting a need for further investigation.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
Qualifications:
The Financial Analyst III requires a more specialized knowledge, skill or ability than the Financial Analyst II. (includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
financial markets, models, and banking
use automated accounting and/or financial computer systems
prepare financial reports and documentation
principles, theories, and practices of budget management
fiscal/financial management
agency and/or organizational program(s)
applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
use State or agency-specific software application program(s)
research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
agency, professional and/or industry standards and practices
compose and produce reports, documents and related material
find, gather and collect information or data
develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program or change in operations
read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
develop and/or implement new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations
evaluate information against a set of standards
make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions, Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
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.
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