Job Description
Salt Lake County...A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees' lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place....it's our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and/or in the office.
Additional Benefits may include:
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option, dental and vision plans including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings Account with a county contribution up to $1200/year; Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Short-Term Disability options also available.
Professional development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition reimbursement
Plus: onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym, employee wellness program, pet and other insurance options, and discounts at County facilities.
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JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Director of Planning and Budget in developing, executing and overseeing the preparation, monitoring, analysis and reporting of the County budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or other closely related field, plus six (6) years' experience in a field closely related to these duties, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Two of the six years must be in a supervisory capacity.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in monitoring budgets including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
Prepares budget recommendations, requests, reports, proposals, and/or projections.
Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
Assists in developing budgets including fund allocation, revenue collection, budget projections, and expenditures.
Researches and reviews financial records, schedules, and reports; assists in identifying and addressing problem areas.
Assists in reconciling financial statements and reports.
Analyzes, summarizes, and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results, and/or makes recommendations.
Assists in developing and/or interpreting fiscal statements and reports.
Assists in managing budget activities and providing fiscal information including forms, reports, and routines.
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates the decision-making process.
Reviews legislation to determine impact on County operations. Gives recommendations regarding implementation of passed legislation.
Assists fiscal management with capital projects and the Capital Improvements Fund.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Statistical theory and application
Government and cost accounting principles, methods, and techniques
Effective budgeting principles, methods, and techniques
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standard for budget reporting and disclosure
Organizational principles and techniques
Effective public relations
Utah Code Annotated and related State and Federal rules and policies
County policies, ordinances, and procedures
Revenue forecasting practices
Effective leadership, management, and supervision principles and practices
Skills and Abilities to:
Provide technical and policy leadership and direction
Perform effective project management
Prepare financial reports and documentation
Provide quality customer service
Use computer software related to job-specific duties
Perform financial analysis and interpretation
Effectively use financial database programs
Perform economic forecasting
Remain current on technology changes
Analyze and make recommendations for changes in procedures and financing processes
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing
Interact effectively with individuals at various levels and maintain positive working relationships with County agencies
Effectively plan, organize, and perform tasks even under stressful situations
Act independently and use sound judgment
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting or hybrid work environment.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition ID2025-39247
of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date3 hours ago(7/30/2025 4:34 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Mayor's Finance
Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Location : Address2001 S STATE ST
Location : Postal Code84190-4575
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date8/7/2025
Grade018
Posted Min$101,754.00/Yr.
Posted Max$152,632.00/Yr.
