Financial Accounting Systems & Statewide Support Accountant
State of Utah Office of the Governor · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Taylorsville, Utah, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $38–$68 per hour
Financial Accounting Systems & Statewide Support Accountant
Compensation
Salary – $38.49 - $68.23 Hourly Wage
Responsibilities
- Serve as the functional SME for Utah’s financial ERP system, Vantage, troubleshooting complex posting and general ledger issues, evaluating system enhancements, and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Identify statewide accounting pain points and lead continuous improvement initiatives to automate manual workflows and streamline financial processes.
- Act as a primary liaison between state agencies, leadership, and technical ERP teams—advising agency accountants, documenting current practices, and delivering operational training and support.
- Manage accounting and reporting for governmental funds—including General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Debt Service, and Permanent Funds—ensuring adherence to GASB standards.
- Review year‑end adjustments, assist in drafting financial statements and disclosures for Utah’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and liaise directly with external auditors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or a closely related discipline with substantial accounting coursework)
- Nice to have: governmental fund accounting
- Nice to have: ACFR preparation
- Nice to have: legislation interpretation