University of Utah
Accountant III
– University of Utah
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 the organization's transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision 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 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 Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in capital asset accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Job Details Requisition Number:
PRN43329B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Department:
00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$72,000 - $77,000 / DOE
Close Date:
12/31/2025
How to Apply To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190384
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– University of Utah
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 the organization's transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision 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 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 Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience in capital asset accounting
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Job Details Requisition Number:
PRN43329B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Department:
00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$72,000 - $77,000 / DOE
Close Date:
12/31/2025
How to Apply To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190384
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