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University of Utah

Accountant

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Job Summary

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed. Responsibilities

Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends. Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries. Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects. May supervise or train lower level accounting staff. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. 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. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and accounting principles, as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences

Type Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How many years of accounting related work experience do you have?

No experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 3 years 3 year or more, but less than 5 years 5 years or more

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

Indicate your level of knowledge of general ledger accounting practices, and cost analysis and accounting principles:

None Minimal Moderate Extensive

Documents

Required Documents

Resume List of References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-214) – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu Posting may include additional information and required disclosures. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 status. For accommodations in the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

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