Job Details

Accountant

Position Number: 6734819
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accountant

Job Summary

Responsible for complex billing process twice a month including charges to campus partners and reallocations to internal departments. Reviews transactions prior to billing to ensure accuracy. Implements evolving technologies to leverage efficiencies. Follows a detailed list of instructions and completes each task with accuracy and efficiency Manages recurring journal entries and coordinates with peers on updates. Creates other journal entries upon request. Audits and reviews financial transactions and requisitions on multiple platforms, balances accounts, and communicates with departments to improve financial literacy Understands and improves business process, including University applications and policies and relevant third party applications. Creates and provides financial and spending reports to department supervisors

Accountants
Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national, and private funding, contracts, and/or grants.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Responsible for complex billing process twice a month including charges to campus partners and reallocations to internal departments. Reviews transactions prior to billing to ensure accuracy. Implements evolving technologies to leverage efficiencies. Follows a detailed list of instructions and completes each task with accuracy and efficiency Manages recurring journal entries and coordinates with peers on updates. Creates other journal entries upon request. Audits and reviews financial transactions and requisitions on multiple platforms, balances accounts, and communicates with departments to improve financial literacy Understands and improves business process, including University applications and policies and relevant third party applications. Creates and provides financial and spending reports to department supervisors

Accountants, I Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national, and private funding, contracts, and/or grants. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21141Grade: P13
Accountants, IIPrepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national, and private funding, contracts, and/or grants. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21142Grade: P14
Accountants, IIIPrepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national, and private funding, contracts, and/or grants. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P21143Grade: P16

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Accountants, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Accountants, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Accountants, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Understanding of University of Utah accounting processes and tools.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43620B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-4
Department: 01948 - Facilities Support
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 30,000-75,000
Close Date: 2/18/2026
Open Until Filled:

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