Associate Accountant

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Open Date 06/20/2024 Requisition Number PRN38934B Job Title Associate Accountant Working Title Associate Accountant Job Grade C FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday thru Friday

• 8am to 5pm. Hybrid work schedule and must be able to work from the office based on assigned in-office dates. Not eligible to work out of state or country.

VP Area President Department 00353 - Income Accounting Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $22.00/h Close Date 09/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Job Summary

Performs a variety of bookkeeping activities including, but not limited to, preparation of invoices and bills, payments of invoices, reconciliation of accounts.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process and bill, Third Party vendors paying student tuition. Third parties include military entities. Reconciliation of third party accounts each term and bill for any outstanding balances or refund of over payments. Prepare corrections for third party accounts. Prepare corrections for student accounts. Assist students/parents who call the Bursar's Office with questions, or by taking payments for tuition accounts. Other duties as assigned.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of bookkeeping or accounting experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and an understanding of basic accounting principles, mathematical and spreadsheet skills; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service skills.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary 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.

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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many years of accounting/finance related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

• Indicate your level of experience in processing invoices, check requests and purchase orders; and posting payments, reconciling statements, and preparing accounting and financial reports:

• None

• Minimal

• Moderate

• Extensive

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Addendum to the University of Utah

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169 after submission

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169