Associate Accountant

Job Summary

The Financial Reporting & Accounting department within Financial Services at the University of Utah is seeking a motivated and career minded individual to join our team. The Associate Accountant position is responsible for completion of monthly bank reconciliation in accordance with the University deadlines and policies; review of campus-wide journal entries in the general ledger; preparation of account reconciliations and investigation of variances. The position will also be responsible for working with assigned departments to perform financial business activities in an environment of excellent customer service. The position will use accounting skills to perform financial support functions for the departments, provide departments with accurate and timely information to make decisions, and ensure efficient transaction processing. This position reports to the Manager, Accounting Operations.

About University of Utah

The University of Utah is the state's flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs, and an enrollment of more than 34,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions—and a member of the premiere Big 12 athletic conference. The University strives to be a model public university in delivering unmatched value in higher education and health care while making social, economic and cultural contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state, the nation and the world.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates

• Generous retirement benefits

• Outstanding paid leave time

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Tuition reduction for yourself, spouse, and dependent children

• Flex spending accounts

• Free UTA TRAX /bus pass for all employees

• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at http://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze general ledger and bank account entries and prepare all necessary journal entries for disbursement bank accounts

• Manage and maintain reconciliation folder contents in the General Accounting Box folder

• Manage and update petty cash account balances and yearly audit

• Assist in creating and maintaining bank reconciliation related procedural documents

• Assist with daily journal processing

• Assist with month-end close

• Assist in preparation for audit

• Customer oriented assistance with accounting questions from departments and outside callers by researching and interpreting data

• Assist in department-wide process improvement initiatives

• Research and data entry for projects as assigned

• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Proficient in computer software applications/demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and to interpret accounting data.

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42317B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. depending on departmental needs. Hybrid. 

Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $24.04 – $25.48/h

Close Date: 9/26/2025

Open Until Filled:

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