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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Financial Analyst II

State of Utah

400 Utah State Board of Education

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$22.42 - $27.30

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Closes

February 6, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing budgets, handling accounting tasks, and ensuring financial records are accurate and compliant for the Utah State Board of Education, which focuses on improving education across the state.

It's a hybrid role with some office time and remote work, ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys working with numbers to support educational programs.

A good fit would be a motivated professional with a couple of years in finance or accounting, eager to learn and contribute to public service.

Key Requirements

  • 2 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related role
  • Experience using the FINET accounting system used by the State of Utah
  • Professional experience monitoring grants
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changes

Full Job Description

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has one of the most noble and fulfilling purposes in state government: to improve educational equity and quality and you can be a part of this. USBE is looking for motivated individuals to fill itsThe Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has one of the most noble and fulfilling purposes in state government: to improve educational equity and quality and you can be a part of this. USBE is looking for motivated individuals to fill its Financial Analyst positions and bring some fun and positive energy to their financial operations section.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days in office and 3 days remote.

Principal Duties
These positions will be responsible for managing assigned budgets and ensuring compliance. Additional duties include:
  • Performing accounting and budget activities
  • Researching and reviewing financial records, schedules, reports and/or problem areas
  • Reconciling financial statement and reports
  • Reviewing fiscal operations to ensure integrity, accuracy, and control of data
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who possesses:
  • Experience using the FINET accounting system used by the State of Utah
  • Has 2 years of professional experience in an accounting/finance or related role
  • Has professional experience monitoring grants
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and adapt to changes

Additional Information

What's In It For You?
Working for USBE affords you the opportunity to help make a difference across the State.

You get to do what you love while earning a handsome living. You will be eligible to receive a fantastic compensation package that include health, retirement, and vacation time. To learn more about the benefits we offer please click here.

The Agency
The Utah State Board of Education is committed to hiring the best candidates to serve Utah students. To learn more about USBE please click here.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-utah-5200608