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Open Date
10/15/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43329B
Job Title
Accountants
Working Title
Accountant III
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
Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
VP Area
President
Department
00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$72,000 - $77,000/ DOE
Close Date
12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progress
Lead quarterly project capitalization meetings
Update Fixed Asset Module with completed projects
Run and book monthly depreciation entries
Review lease and subscription based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entries
Maintain all capital asset schedules
Book capital asset related journal entries
Review and approve campus journal entries
Assist in month end and year end close process
Propose and implement process changes
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).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in capital asset accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
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 Affir... to exempt 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.
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Online reports may be submitted at 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.
Type
Benefited Staff
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Open Date
10/15/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43329B
Job Title
Accountants
Working Title
Accountant III
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
Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
VP Area
President
Department
00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$72,000 - $77,000/ DOE
Close Date
12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progress
Lead quarterly project capitalization meetings
Update Fixed Asset Module with completed projects
Run and book monthly depreciation entries
Review lease and subscription based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entries
Maintain all capital asset schedules
Book capital asset related journal entries
Review and approve campus journal entries
Assist in month end and year end close process
Propose and implement process changes
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).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in capital asset accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
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 Affir... to exempt 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.
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Online reports may be submitted at 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.
Type
Benefited Staff
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