Sr Accountant

Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
$39,300 - $72,700 a year
Posted
Job description

Performs complex accounting tasks such as preparing budgets, and reviewing expenditures and income detail. Analyzed general ledger account balances and processed guidance to lover level accounting personnel

Responsibilities
  • Analyzing PeopleSoft general account balances and transactions. Budget reporting to upper management as required and always Monthly and Fiscal Year End.
  • Interprets policies and recommends internal controls.
  • Work independently and in teams.
  • Use of excellent communication skills with co-workers and departments internal and external.
  • Generate reports as required, such as expenditures in a format required by University Budget Office, State Fiscal Analysts and auditors.
  • Initiating and managing financial and accounting spreadsheets/software.
  • Reconciling transactions to PeopleSoft financial reports, Management Reports and PCard Statements.
  • Correcting errors to PeopleSoft financial reports to ensure transactions are being reported accurately.
  • Work with E-rate team to file required FCC forms such as reimbursements from USAC.
  • Input purchase requests into UShop, pay invoices and make corrections/updates as needed.
  • Know the internet/circuit inventory, E-rate, contracts, payments and attend meetings with vendors as needed.
  • Accuracy and a good eye from detail including good record-keeping are required.


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, 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.

Preferences
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Software
  • High level or Excel spreadsheet knowledge

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.


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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * 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
  • * How many years of accounting/finance related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
  • * Indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:
    • None
    • Minimal
    • Moderate
    • Extensive
  • * How did you hear about this position?
    • University of Utah Web Page
    • Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
    • University of Utah employee referral
    • Career Services/Campus Job Fair
    • Community/Government Agency
    • Other/Unknown
  • * How did you hear about this position? - University of Utah web page - Online - University of Utah employee referral - Career Services / Job Fair - Community / Government Agency - Other

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Resume
Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

Open Date
11/10/2022

Requisition Number
PRN32960B

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
M-F, 8am – 5pm

VP Area
President

Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
39300 to 72700

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

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