University of Utah
Details
Open Date
10/23/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43401B
Job Title
Accounting Management
Working Title
General Ledger Manager
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M3 - Manager
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
$97,000 - $105,000 DOE
Close Date
12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensure university adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting standards. Ensure timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advise on annual budgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership. Review work submitted by accountants and manage accounting close processes. Perform analysis on financials and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. First-level manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Owner of General Ledger including system configuration (in conjunction with Financial System Support), access, maintenance, testing, and resolution of any system issues or outages.
Understand how the General Ledger impacts financial reporting.
Provide guidance to Associate Director, Associate Controller, and Controller on how business process or chart of account changes will effect the general ledger and closeout processes.
Responsible oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes.
Supervise staff including workload management, business process management, KPI’s, etc.
Assist in year end close and annual financial audit.
Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting.
Review all of responsible team’s processes, propose and implement any needed process changes.
Set and maintain KPI’s for team.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience managing a general ledger and associated daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes.
Licensed Certified Public Accountant( CPA ).Candidates who are CPA -eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Experience with process improvement and implementation.
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 Affirative 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, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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.
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Open Date
10/23/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43401B
Job Title
Accounting Management
Working Title
General Ledger Manager
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M3 - Manager
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
$97,000 - $105,000 DOE
Close Date
12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensure university adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting standards. Ensure timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advise on annual budgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership. Review work submitted by accountants and manage accounting close processes. Perform analysis on financials and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. First-level manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Owner of General Ledger including system configuration (in conjunction with Financial System Support), access, maintenance, testing, and resolution of any system issues or outages.
Understand how the General Ledger impacts financial reporting.
Provide guidance to Associate Director, Associate Controller, and Controller on how business process or chart of account changes will effect the general ledger and closeout processes.
Responsible oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes.
Supervise staff including workload management, business process management, KPI’s, etc.
Assist in year end close and annual financial audit.
Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting.
Review all of responsible team’s processes, propose and implement any needed process changes.
Set and maintain KPI’s for team.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Experience managing a general ledger and associated daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes.
Licensed Certified Public Accountant( CPA ).Candidates who are CPA -eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Experience with process improvement and implementation.
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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 Affirative 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, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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.
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