Accountant - Benefits Included
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant to join our accounting team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of seven departments and various programs within the college. The Accountant will be responsible for preparing and assessing student payroll, reconciling endowments and scholarship activities, and analyzing financial information related to tuition benefits. Additionally, the role involves developing and preparing reports and financial statements on faculty research activities, processing purchase requests through USHOP, and conducting credit card reconciliations and audits, among other assigned tasks. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe that incorporating a wide range of personal experiences, values, and worldviews enhances our ability to provide effective solutions and develop engineering professionals who contribute positively to society. Our collaborative office environment on the University of Utah campus offers employees access to a full kitchen and the Starley Cafe for convenient lunch options. We encourage team engagement and provide a relaxed business/casual dress code to ensure comfort in the workplace. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates, generous paid leave time, and a 401(a) retirement plan with immediate vesting. Employees also benefit from a 50% tuition reduction for themselves and their dependents after a probationary period, as well as free transit on most UTA services and various employee discounts. Professional development opportunities and a wellness program are also part of the benefits offered to enhance the quality of life for our employees.
Responsibilities
• Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
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• Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
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• Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
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• Reconciles credit card expenditures, balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.
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• Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
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• Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
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• May supervise or train lower level accounting staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
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• One year of related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education).
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• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis, and accounting principles.
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• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
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• University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 14.2% contributions that vest immediately
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• Wellness program
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• Paid holidays
,
• Health insurance
,
• Dental insurance
,
• Work from home options
,
• Employee discount programs
,
• Generous paid leave time
,
• 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents after probationary period
,
• Flex spending accounts
,
• Free transit on most UTA services
,
• Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job
The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant to join our accounting team. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of seven departments and various programs within the college. The Accountant will be responsible for preparing and assessing student payroll, reconciling endowments and scholarship activities, and analyzing financial information related to tuition benefits. Additionally, the role involves developing and preparing reports and financial statements on faculty research activities, processing purchase requests through USHOP, and conducting credit card reconciliations and audits, among other assigned tasks. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe that incorporating a wide range of personal experiences, values, and worldviews enhances our ability to provide effective solutions and develop engineering professionals who contribute positively to society. Our collaborative office environment on the University of Utah campus offers employees access to a full kitchen and the Starley Cafe for convenient lunch options. We encourage team engagement and provide a relaxed business/casual dress code to ensure comfort in the workplace. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates, generous paid leave time, and a 401(a) retirement plan with immediate vesting. Employees also benefit from a 50% tuition reduction for themselves and their dependents after a probationary period, as well as free transit on most UTA services and various employee discounts. Professional development opportunities and a wellness program are also part of the benefits offered to enhance the quality of life for our employees.
Responsibilities
• Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
,
• Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
,
• Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
,
• Reconciles credit card expenditures, 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.
,
• May supervise or train lower level accounting staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
,
• One year of related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education).
,
• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis, and accounting principles.
,
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
,
• University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 14.2% contributions that vest immediately
,
• Wellness program
,
• Paid holidays
,
• Health insurance
,
• Dental insurance
,
• Work from home options
,
• Employee discount programs
,
• Generous paid leave time
,
• 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents after probationary period
,
• Flex spending accounts
,
• Free transit on most UTA services
,
• Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job