Job Details

Accountant

Position Number: 6446996
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accountant

Job Summary

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed.

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
Backs up other accountant roles such as Utility payments and billing and other receivables.

Provide accounting training to department personnel
Other duties as assigned
This position may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule but in-person work is expected.

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.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field.
Understanding of University of Utah accounting processes and tools.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42751B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday: 7:30 - 4:00
Department: 01948 - Facilities Support
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 Annually
Close Date: 8/20/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186787