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  Req#: 5027734
  Salary: $26.50 - $35.59 Hourly
  Location : Salt Lake County, UT
  Job Type: Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 45866
  Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
  Unit: 1216 Clinical Services
  Opening Date: 07/31/2025
  Closing Date: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
  FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Recruiter: Chelsea Edwards chelseaedwards@utah.gov 801 538-4236
  # of Openings: 1
  Location: State of Utah's Correctional Facility: 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA
  Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
  Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
  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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
  
  Job Description
  Financial Analyst ll -Medical Copay
  The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Finance and Administration is hiring a Financial Analyst II with focus on medical copays. This role is an integral part of the Finance Office, supporting financial operations related to inmate medical services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing financial data and reconciliation tied specifically to copay transactions.
  Location: Utah State Corrections Facility
  
  Work Schedule: This is a hybrid position, requiring up to two days per week in-office at the Utah State Corrections Facility, with the remainder remote. There is an option of an 8 hour, 5 days a week schedule, or an 10 hours, 4 days a week schedule.
  
  This position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain or expand accounting experience in a government setting, particularly in healthcare-related finance. This position offers exposure to state financial systems, policy compliance, and internal financial controls. This is a full time position that includes state benefits, such as health care benefits and retirement benefits. Work hours may be flexible to meet the needs of the employee.
  
  Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of ensuring continuity of public programs, you will also receive health and retirement benefits. These plans include generous paid time off, allowing you to maintain a positive work-life balance.
  The Agency To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, click here. If offered this position, your continued employment with DHHS will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.
  
  Responsibilities
  Possible job duties:
  
  • Assisting the Finance Office
  • Investigating and resolving accounting issues
  • Entering transactions into the State accounting system
  • Account management, budget activities, and forecasting on copay revenue
  
  For more information on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, please click here
  
  If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review. There will be no cost to you for this check. This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various DHHS locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment. You may review the policy by clicking here.
  
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualification
  
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly when dealing with sensitive or disputed financial matters.
  • Ability to work with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including experience with data entry, formatting, and reconciliation functions.
  • Interest in gaining or expanding accounting experience in a structured, professional government office environment.
  • Preference may be given for applicants with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
  • Experience in medical billing, copay administration, or healthcare-related financial service in an institutional setting.
  • Experience with financial reconciliation, copay dispute resolution, refund processing, and report generation.
  • Familiarity with medical copay processes, including charges for appointments, prescriptions, outside medical care, and supply items.
  • Experience handling confidential financial and medical information with accuracy and care.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy in shared reports like reconciliation trackers.
  • Knowledge of or experience with state financial systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision-complete tasks and meet deadlines without constant oversight.
  • Ability to analyze and reconcile monthly financial reports, including identifying discrepancies and initiating corrections.
  • Comfortable working with sensitive or confidential information related to healthcare and financial matters.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure timely and accurate completion of high-volume, repetitive financial tasks.
  
  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.
  • This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote 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.
  • Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
  
  Benefits:
  The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
  
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  The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question.Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?
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  Do you have experience managing/ or analyzing data using Excel or other software to query data?
  • I have no experience
  • I have been introduced to it
  • I have using it a little
  • I am comfortable with it
  • I am an expert in it
  
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  What aspects of a career in finance appeal to you the most?
  • I have taken some course in finance and accounting
  • I have some school credit in finance and accounting
  • I have gained my basic knowledge in work experience
  • I have no experience or schooling but I think it would be interesting to learn
  
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  Please write a brief summary of your experience or education in finance and accounting to support the question above.
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  How did you learn the basics of accounts?
  • Some Classes
  • School
  • I have work experience
  • Combination of both
  • This will be my first experience
  
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