Sr Accountant

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Open Date 09/20/2024 Requisition Number PRN39920B Job Title Sr Accountant Working Title Sr. Accountant, Graduate Programs & Executive Education Job Grade E 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 through Friday

This job is considered "essential." Therefore, it is required that the employee work on campus, in person.

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00033 - Executive Education Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 45,000 to 65,000 Close Date 11/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, reliable self-starter to fill the role of Senior Accountant. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean, the Senior Accountant will maintain and reconcile ledgers and accounts following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can efficiently solve problems, and has experience in accounting or finance. The ideal candidate must be able to organize and track a significant volume of transactions, work with multiple team members across the department, and interpret complex accounting systems and requirements.

Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Reconcile tuition accounts, manage financial records, and prepare payment requests (including scholarships and payroll).
• Use a variety of campus financial systems and software to track finances, provide reports to management, and ensure accuracy.

Faculty Pay & Financial Oversight:

• Work with faculty to process faculty pay and address financial needs related to their compensation.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, maintaining consistency with department and university guidelines.

Budgeting & Transactional Oversight:

• Develop and track budgets for individual projects, classes, and department-wide activities.
• Manage payments for custom courses and open enrollment, including discounts and vouchers.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison between the department and other campus entities (Accounts Payable, Travel, Scheduling, etc.) to ensure efficient financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies across all transactions.

Process Improvement & Office Operations:

• Implement improvements in accounting processes and streamline office operations to enhance efficiency.

Academic Support:

• Provide potential support to accounting or financial classes, which may include assisting as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or supporting faculty.

Additional Duties:

• Serve as a point of contact for various accounting-related inquiries.
• Address and settle any financial discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department.

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 or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years professional accounting experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices, knowledge of accounting software, advanced spreadsheet skills, the ability to write queries and macros and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.

Certifications as a Certified Public Accountant may be preferred for certain positions.

Preferences

Ideal Candidate:

• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Able to manage a large volume of transactions and records while maintaining accuracy.
• Problem Solver: Efficient at addressing discrepancies and providing solutions in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative: Comfortable working with various team members and departments across the university.

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 (*).

• • Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• • 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 expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:

• None

• Minimal

• Moderate

• Extensive

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• 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
• Applicant Document- Other
• Applicant document or accept URL in lieu of uploaded document