Details **Open Date** 08/30/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39737B **Job Title** Accountant **Working Title** Accountant - Benefits Included **Job Grade** D **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** Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with some flexibility. After training, may be allowed to work from home one day per week. **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 50000 to 58000 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** The**John and Marcia Price College of Engineering**is looking for an experienced and talented individual to join our accounting team as an **Accountant** . The college accounting team serves seven departments and several programs. The accountant position will prepare and assess student payroll, reconcile endowments and scholarship activities, analyze financial information related to tuition benefit, develop and prepare reports and financial statements on faculty research activity, process purchase requests through USHOP , credit card reconciliation and audit, and other tasks as assigned. The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering believes that improving the productivity, health, safety, and enjoyment of human life, starts by listening and incorporating a wide range of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences in culture and circumstances. We believe in the intrinsic value of incorporating the thoughts and ideas of all members of our community to enhance our ability to provide solutions and engineering professionals that can contribute to the overall economy and wellbeing of society. We endeavor to support all students, faculty, and staff so they can reach their full potential. We have a highly collaborative office on the University of Utah campus. Employees have access to a full kitchen and to the Starley Cafe located in our gallery for affordable and easy lunch options. We offer several opportunities to engage and get to know your co-workers. Dress code is relaxed business/casual – we want you to be comfortable. **The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:** + Excellent**health, dental, and wellness coverage**at affordable rates + **14.2% retirement contributions**that vest immediately *** + Generous**paid leave time** + **11 paid Holidays**per year + **50% tuition reduction**for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse and dependent children after three years + **Flex spending accounts** + **Free transit**on most UTA services + Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel + Professional development opportunities + A wellness program to promote health and quality of life + Additional benefits information is available at**www.hr.utah.edu/benefits** **_\*_** _For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to_ **_14.2%_** _of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at_ **https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/** _) before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits._ **Applications received by September 16, 2024 will receive priority consideration.** **Responsibilities** 1. Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents. 2. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements. 3. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends. 4. Reconciles credit card expenditures, balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries. 5. Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports. 6. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects. 7. May supervise or train lower level accounting staff. **Problem Solving:** This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide analysis of each situation and use professional judgement in reaching a solution. The Accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting based procedures based upon analysis performed and specialized knowledge. 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. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **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** University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** For questions regarding this position contact: Becca Jacobs (she, her, hers) Associate Director, Accounting and Finance **Becca.Jacobs@utah.edu** 801.646.7866 | price.utah.edu **Additional Information** 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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly 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, 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. 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