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Sr Accountant
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Open Date | 03/25/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN38062B |
Job Title | Sr Accountant |
Working Title | Sr Accountant |
Job Grade | E |
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 | 00113 - College of Science-Dean |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 50,000-70,000 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Summary | Performs complex accounting tasks such as preparing financial statements including balance sheets, cash flow statements and IRS reports. Reviews and analyzes general ledger account balances. Provides guidance to lower level accounting personnel. |
Responsibilities | • Prepares Department financial statements and reports, such as cash flow statements, pro forma reports, exception reports and IRS required reports. • Reconciles Department accounts monthly and identifies variances so that corrections can be made. • Prepares and submits Department budget and identifies variances for explanation. • Drafts financial statements for University and University units that are subject to independent audit. Acts as a liaison between University management and auditors to facilitate resolution of issues. • Reviews large transactions for accuracy, sufficient funding and proper approvals. • Generates and loads externally created journals into accounting system. Edits and corrects journals. • Assists with departments year-end closing to ensure adjustments and accruals are properly recorded. • Serves as accounting liaison for assigned departments. Answers questions, corrects errors, resolves accounting related issues and provides financial or other information as requested. • Processes purchases and make sure it meets the University policy and procedures. • Department payroll reporter will assist in hiring Faculty, staff, and students. • Interprets policies and recommends internal controls. 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. |
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years professional accounting experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices, knowledge of accounting software, advanced spreadsheet skills, the ability to write queries and macros and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills. Certifications as a Certified Public Accountant may be preferred for certain positions. |
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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. 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. 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. |
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