Accountant
Job Description
The College of Humanities and Department of Communication seek an experienced accounting professional with a work record of reliability and accuracy, who possesses excellent communication skills, and is accustomed to working collaboratively in a team setting. The accountant maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts, prepares reports and financial statements.
Our office is a hybrid work environment working three days in person and two days remotely.
Benefits: The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer.
1. Health, dental, and wellness coverage
2. Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
3. Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
4. Paid leave time
5. Tuition reduction for employee and family members
6. https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
- Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
- Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
- Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.
- Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
- Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
- Monitors and oversees faculty research accounts and provides support to faculty in purchasing, grant cost transfers, and University management report review processes.
- Trains and assists as back-up to administrative staff in management and processing of department financial processes including: purchasing card, reimbursements, payment requests, travel, and other various university purchasing methods.
- Completes internal transfers within the University’s system. Confirms promised revenue, transfers, and complete transactions of department financial commitments.
- Assists in payroll accounting for faculty, graduate students, staff, and associate instructors.
- Provides reports and recommendations to the department chair that promote and help obtain department goals.
Problem Solving
This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations, and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide analysis of each situation and use professional judgment in reaching a solution. The accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting based procedures based upon analysis performed and specialized knowledge.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and accounting principles, as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Accounting experience preferred, though applicants with administrative work experience that meet the minimum qualifications will also be considered.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of accounting related work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * Indicate your level of knowledge of general ledger accounting practices, and cost analysis and accounting principles:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
- * What is your target salary?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
Open Date
12/17/2024
Requisition Number
PRN40813B
Job Title
Accountant
Working Title
Accountant
Job Grade
D
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
depends on experience
Close Date
03/17/2025
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