Senior Governmental Accountant - Financial Reporting & GAAP

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics; Time; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage a complete set of accounts, prepare financial statements, and ensure GAAP and GASB/FASB compliance. You will work across entities, performing consolidated reports and inter-company reconciliations.

The role emphasizes knowledge of governmental and fund accounting and grants, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, reporting, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance or equivalent.
• Four years of financial accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements requiring data analysis.
• Maintain departmental accounting procedures and advise on revisions to improve efficiency.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and interim financial reports including journal entries and statements across entities.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Governmental accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Databases

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage a complete set of accounts, prepare financial statements, and ensure GAAP and GASB/FASB compliance. You will work across entities, performing consolidated reports and inter-company reconciliations.

The role emphasizes knowledge of governmental and fund accounting and grants, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, reporting, and process improvements.