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Open Date 02/02/2023
Requisition Number PRN33737B
Job Title Sr Accountant
Working Title Sr Accountant
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
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00127 - Physics and Astronomy
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment Internal to the Department
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 72700
Close Date 02/09/2023
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
Performs complex accounting tasks such as preparing financial statements including balance sheets, cash flow statements and IRS reports. Reviews and analyzes general ledger account balances. Provides guidance to lower-level accounting personnel.
Department HR manager. Duties include comprehensive payroll distributions to align with reporting requirements to department, college, VP, Grad school, and faculty affairs. Implementation and development to advance department goals for strategic hiring plans – working in conjunction with department leadership. Also required experience in start to finish hiring (offer letters, background checks, Visas, work-authorizations, Kronos, etc.). Must have a mastery of hiring procedures to meet requirements for international employees, graduate student work assignments, research staff, and all department personnel.
Responsibilities
  • Prepares University financial statements and reports, reviewing cash flow reports and fund management. Payroll must be set up with sub-account coding to indicate employee status (e.g. work authorization end dates, postdoc contract renewals, academic vs. research effort, etc.) Sole manager for exception reports and IRS required reports.
  • Reconciles external financial data with University data and resolves discrepancies. This includes external postdoctoral fellowships, MOU agreements, external awards, etc.
  • Supports equity and inclusive payroll practices and policy.
  • Maintains all personnel files and responds to requests for information for audits.
  • Reviews all payroll reports and processes FYSC and off-cycle changes that align with contracts and semester assignments.
  • Assists department, college, and VP with year-end closing for all payroll accruals and distributions. Review PTO accruals to ensure staff understand their carry-forward. Facilitates and process year-end adjustments.
  • Answers questions, corrects errors, resolves accounting related issues and provides financial or other information as requested.
  • Develops and maintains department databases.
  • Interprets policies and recommends internal controls.
  • Provides guidance to lower level accountants.


    • 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, 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
    Provides all essential accounting and HR/payroll management functions noted above. Contributes broad and specific knowledge and perspective to department colleagues in accounting and payroll areas. Experience in other accounting areas strongly preferred for optimal cross-training among accounting staff.
    Successful applicants will have a strong background working with the tuition benefit program. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, and strong communications skills required.
    Only current employees of the department of Physics and Astronomy may apply.
    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 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:
    Director/ Title IX Coordinator
    Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

    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
  • 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

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

     


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