University of Utah Health Research
PS Accountant - Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Utah Health Research, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
The Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Utah seeks an Accountant to join our administrative team. The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a high-functioning and dynamic team, is eager to develop processes, demonstrates ownership of their responsibilities, and has a desire to serve as a subject matter expert to support and guide non-financial users within the division. All administrative roles in the Division exist to support our providers and facilitate their care for our patients, the education of our medical trainees, and the advancements created through our research. Base pay range: $47,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr. Pay rate range: $47,000 – $75,000 DOE. Open Date: 10/21/2025. Close Date: 01/21/2026. Priority Review Date: 10/21/2025.
Responsibilities
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.
Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
Daily transaction initiation, requisitioning, review, and reporting from University systems: UShop, Lawson, E-Payment Request, Management Reports, E-Journals, Concur, University Purchasing, University Travel Cards, and Financial Information Library.
Ensures the accuracy of reallocations for Division P-Card, T-Card, and Concur expenses, including validating development fund balances.
Initiates, processes, and manages division contracts through Archer.
Tracks and ensures timely payment of invoices for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends across multiple timeframes.
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.
Participates within a multidisciplinary team across multiple locations and develops collaborative relationships with internal/external colleagues and customers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and accounting principles, and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, communication skills.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
This position is patient-sensitive and requires immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy, with limited exemptions for medical contraindications or religious beliefs.
Work Environment and Schedule Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with late and early meetings as required; Hybrid schedule (up to 2 days per week remote) may be accommodated after the initial orientation period.
Work Environment: Office setting; nearly continuously in a typical office environment.
Additional Information
Type: External Posting
Department: 00226 - Cardiology
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
VP Area: U of Utah Health - Academics
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Industries: Higher Education
Equal Opportunity 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 identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations in the application process are provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
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The Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Utah seeks an Accountant to join our administrative team. The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a high-functioning and dynamic team, is eager to develop processes, demonstrates ownership of their responsibilities, and has a desire to serve as a subject matter expert to support and guide non-financial users within the division. All administrative roles in the Division exist to support our providers and facilitate their care for our patients, the education of our medical trainees, and the advancements created through our research. Base pay range: $47,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr. Pay rate range: $47,000 – $75,000 DOE. Open Date: 10/21/2025. Close Date: 01/21/2026. Priority Review Date: 10/21/2025.
Responsibilities
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.
Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
Daily transaction initiation, requisitioning, review, and reporting from University systems: UShop, Lawson, E-Payment Request, Management Reports, E-Journals, Concur, University Purchasing, University Travel Cards, and Financial Information Library.
Ensures the accuracy of reallocations for Division P-Card, T-Card, and Concur expenses, including validating development fund balances.
Initiates, processes, and manages division contracts through Archer.
Tracks and ensures timely payment of invoices for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends across multiple timeframes.
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.
Participates within a multidisciplinary team across multiple locations and develops collaborative relationships with internal/external colleagues and customers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and accounting principles, and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, communication skills.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
This position is patient-sensitive and requires immunization per CDC standards and hospital policy, with limited exemptions for medical contraindications or religious beliefs.
Work Environment and Schedule Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with late and early meetings as required; Hybrid schedule (up to 2 days per week remote) may be accommodated after the initial orientation period.
Work Environment: Office setting; nearly continuously in a typical office environment.
Additional Information
Type: External Posting
Department: 00226 - Cardiology
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
VP Area: U of Utah Health - Academics
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Industries: Higher Education
Equal Opportunity 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 identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations in the application process are provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
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