Job Description

Details



Open Date

10/23/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43400B



Job Title

Accountants



Working Title

Accountant III



Career Progression Track

P00



Track Level

P3 - Career



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



Hybrid, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm



VP Area

President



Department

00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

$72,000 - $77,000/ DOE



Close Date

12/31/2025



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



Job Summary



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 organization's transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.



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Responsibilities



Work closely with direct supervisor and other departments regarding system questions Process payroll journal entries Work closely with payroll to resolve errors for future payrolls Reconcile student loan balances Review, process, and correct any errors prior to posting daily journal entry feeds Review and approve campus journal entries Work closely with departments, AP, and payroll regarding any unclaimed property Assist in month end and year end close Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting Propose and implement process changes

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).



Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.



Preferences



Experience in month end close and processing journal entries Process improvement and implementation Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines

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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.



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.



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