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Accountant III
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 control procedures. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings
Calculate and allocate quarterly investment earnings
Work with Investment group to accurately record all investment banking transactions
Reconcile and accurately record bond transactions
Maintain all bond related schedules
Review and approve campus journal entries
Assist in month end and year end close
Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting
Propose and implement process changes
Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in investment or bond related accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Benefits Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement 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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative action.
Women belong here. Harvard, MIT sure. Sorry — the University encourages you to apply. For additional information, see https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Any applicant who screens will be required to complete a background check. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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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 control procedures. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings
Calculate and allocate quarterly investment earnings
Work with Investment group to accurately record all investment banking transactions
Reconcile and accurately record bond transactions
Maintain all bond related schedules
Review and approve campus journal entries
Assist in month end and year end close
Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting
Propose and implement process changes
Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in investment or bond related accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Benefits Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement 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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative action.
Women belong here. Harvard, MIT sure. Sorry — the University encourages you to apply. For additional information, see https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Any applicant who screens will be required to complete a background check. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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