Financial Analyst I

Do you enjoy financial management? Then look no further; The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is recruiting for a Financial Analyst I located in the Comptroller's Office. This position is critical to UDOT's successful financial management of its highway construction projects. A successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and provide great customer service.

Principal Duties
As a Financial Analyst I, you will:

• Review invoices for compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Process payables.
• Reconcile contractual payments.
• Respond to queries from customers, both internal and external.
• Extract, analyze, and explain financial data.
• Research issues and summarizes findings.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, the candidate will have at least two (2) years of related experience reconciling financial data. Completing higher education coursework in the following areas may be substituted for related work experience; accounting, finance or business.

Preferences
Preference may be given for the following:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience using FINET, the State of Utah's accounting system.
• Current UDOT employees

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:

• Ability to learn, adapt, and thrive
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to apply GAAP to new and unfamiliar business situations
• Experience with an enterprise accounting system
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intellectual curiosity
• Situational awareness

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• Working Conditions - 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..
• Physical Requirements - 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.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.65 - $31.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake County, UT (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake County, UT: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $31