Financial Accounting Systems & Statewide Support Accountant

About the job

Financial Accounting Systems Statewide Support Accountant may be responsible for the following : ERP Systems Management Troubleshooting: Serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Utah’s financial ERP system, Vantage (CGI Advantage), troubleshooting complex posting and general ledger issues, evaluating system enhancements, and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Process Automation Modernization: Identify statewide accounting pain points and lead continuous improvement initiatives to automate manual workflows and streamline financial processes. Agency Consulting Training: 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. Governmental Fund Accounting: Manage accounting and reporting for governmental funds—including General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Debt Service, and Permanent Funds—ensuring adherence to GASB standards. ACFR Preparation Audit Coordination: 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. Legislative Policy Analysis: Evaluate proposed and enacted state legislation to determine its financial reporting impact, translating new statutory appropriations, revenue restrictions, and fund structures into operational accounting practices. Governance Policy Influence: Provide analytical insights to help establish, update, and maintain statewide accounting policies and governance standards.