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Open Date 05/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN45061B Job Title Accountants Working Title Accountant 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
In office four days a week, with optional telework day.
VP Area President Department 00289 - Development Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 50,000-65,000 Close Date 08/14/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
This position maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles in compliance with university, state and federal policies for Advancement at the University of Utah. The Accountant will support staff with general accounting activities including, but not limited to, payments of invoices, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of employee reimbursements, assistance with yearly purchasing card audits, end-of-month review/ sign-off, and purchasing. This role will also prepare and analyze financial information based upon derived statistics and analysis performed to enhance fiscal accountability and reporting. The Accountant reports to the Director of Administration for University Advancement.
The successful candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, administrative, time-management and organizational skills, social and emotional intelligence, and the ability to triage and manage multiple priorities and projects. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic and customer service orientation, will possess superior scheduling and organizational skills, will display the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion, and will be able to meet deadlines. A successful candidate must have operational knowledge of Microsoft Office and related computer software including, Outlook, Power Point and Word/Excel.
Responsibilities
Respond to a variety of accounting-related questions, such as inquiries from vendors about invoice status, and assist department staff with questions on payment or purchasing documents, travel, and Pcard.
Maintain fiscal records for each fiscal year and support audits and internal control reviews.
Manage GFA access, chartfields, and activity lifecycle (opening/closing, endowment transfers, wire transfers).
Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents to process invoices and reimbursements for payment.
Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements; Ensures transactions are posted correctly to accounts and reviews transactions for accuracy and required backup documentation.
Helps develop accounting systems and documents to support financial data and reporting procedures in compliance with University, state, and federal policies.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data for specialized reports.
Interacts with internal and external auditors to participate in auditing projects.
Meet with account executives at the end of each statement period to review charges, make necessary corrections, and sign off on management reports.
This person will assist with annual budget preparation and submission.
Maintain high levels of customer service and transparency in all financial interactions.
May assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations, and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide an analysis of each situation and use professional judgment in reaching a solution. The accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting-based procedures based on analysis performed and specialized knowledge.
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).
Accountants, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Accountants, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Accountants, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences 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 and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
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Less than 2 years
2 years 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, but less than 10 years
10 years or more, but less than 12 years
12 years or more, but less than 14 years
14 years or more
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