
Accountant III - Assets AccountingJob 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.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progressAssist with quarterly project capitalization meetingsUpdate Fixed Asset Module with completed projectsRun and book monthly depreciation entriesReview lease and/or subscription-based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entriesMaintain capital asset schedulesBook capital asset related journal entriesReview and approve campus journal entriesAssist in month end and year end close processesPropose and implement process changesMinimum QualificationsEQUIVALENCY 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.PreferencesExperience in capital asset accountingUnderstanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or Governmental Accounting Standards Board rules and guidelinesWork Schedule SummaryHybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pmOther DetailsDepartment: 00348 - Financial Reporting & AccountingLocation: CampusPay Rate Range: $72,000 - $77,000Close Date: 8/31/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $72,000–$77,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1850 |
| Website | http://www.utah.edu/ |
The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!
