Temporary Staff Accountant (On-Campus)

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Job Type

Temporary

Description

Temporary, Full-Time | Draper, UT Campus

Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026

Expected Duration: Approximately 4 months, including training, with potential for extension

Join Us in Transforming Healthcare Education

At Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences, we believe every interaction moves the student forward. Since 1979, we have been committed to preparing people to serve as competent professionals, advance their careers, and pursue lifelong learning. As a leader in nursing and healthcare education, we are proud to create opportunities that help students achieve their goals and make a meaningful difference in healthcare.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Temporary Staff Accountant to support our Accounting & Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to daily financial operations, general ledger activities, accounts payable, credit card transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Working closely with the Assistant Controller and Senior Director of Accounting and Finance, you will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions in a timely manner, and meet critical accounting deadlines. This position is expected to begin in December 2026, allowing for approximately one month of training and knowledge transfer before assuming additional responsibilities during a temporary staffing absence.

If you enjoy working with financial data, solving problems, and ensuring accuracy behind the scenes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a team that supports Joyce University's mission.

What You'll Love About Joyce

At Joyce University, our work is grounded in Student-Centered Excellence, Integrity & Service, Learning & Innovation, Caring & Connection, and One Joyce. We value people who take ownership of their work, approach challenges with integrity, and look for opportunities to improve the way we operate.

As a member of our Accounting & Finance team, you'll play an important role in maintaining the financial accuracy and operational efficiency that help our university serve students and employees effectively.

What You'll Do

General Accounting and Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with audit schedules and financial reporting as needed.

Accounts Payable & Purchasing

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and payments.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and assist with vendor inquiries.
• Assist with purchase orders and purchasing transactions.
• Ensure invoices and payments follow established approval procedures.
• Provide a weekly list of recommended bills to pay.

Credit Card & Expense Management

• Review and manage corporate credit card transactions through Ramp.
• Monitor outstanding transactions, missing receipts, and incomplete expense submissions.
• Verify proper general ledger coding, departments, and supporting documentation.
• Follow up with employees regarding expense discrepancies and policy compliance.
• Reconcile credit card activity and assist with accurate posting to NetSuite.
• Support employee reimbursement processing and expense reporting.

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management

• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage daily positive pay activities, including reviewing check exceptions and coordinating resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain a list of outstanding checks for review and follow-up.
• Monitor bank transactions and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
• Reconcile the cash box during month-end.

General Department Support

• Maintain accurate accounting records in NetSuite and other financial systems.
• Manage and maintain the accounts payable inbox.
• Assist with payroll journal entries and related reconciliations.
• Follow established internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting and transaction issues.
• Support the team with additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of general accounting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, and credit card expense management.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records and transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, investigate, and communicate discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain organized documentation and follow established internal controls and approval procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with employees, vendors, and colleagues across departments.
• Reliability, adaptability, and accountability in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with Ramp, Bill.com, or similar financial platforms.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Experience in higher education accounting.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means providing dependable, accurate accounting support that helps the Finance team maintain effective financial operations. You will be expected to:

• Complete assigned accounting responsibilities accurately and on schedule.
• Support the timely completion of month-end close.
• Maintain organized documentation and accurate transaction coding.
• Proactively identify and communicate discrepancies.
• Follow established internal controls and approval procedures.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and accountability throughout the assignment.

Position Details

• Department: Accounting & Finance
• Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
• Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Expected Duration: Approximately four months, including training, with potential for extension
• Location: Draper, Utah
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
• Benefits Eligibility: This temporary position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Why Joyce?

At Joyce University, we believe meaningful work starts with meaningful connections. Our people are united by a shared commitment to integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement. Every role contributes to our ability to support students, faculty, and staff and advance our mission in healthcare education.

If you bring strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to reliable financial operations, we encourage you to apply and join us in supporting the work that makes Joyce University possible.

Salary Description

$30.00 to $35.00 per hour