Accountant III

University of Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Utah seeks an Accountant III to support Huntsman Cancer Institute’s research mission by providing accurate financial information and maintaining strong internal controls. You will handle recharge center invoicing, AR management, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end activities, partnering with stakeholders to improve processes and financial stewardship.

The role involves preparing reports, supporting management decisions, and contributing to system enhancements and automation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
Master's degree or higher is preferred or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Execute and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with policies.
Process recharge center invoices accurately and timely.
Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding invoices.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies for timely resolution.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and journal entries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Accountant III

Job Summary

The Accountant III supports Huntsman Cancer Institute's researchmission by providing accurate financial information, maintainingstrong internal controls, and delivering exceptional service tointernal and external stakeholders. This position is responsiblefor recharge center invoicing, accounts receivable management,reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-endaccounting activities. The Accountant III serves as a trustedfinancial partner, identifies opportunities to improve processesand efficiencies, and contributes to sound financial stewardshipthat supports HCI's research and operational goals.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention,care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – withimpact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, weinvite you to share how your professional experiences have preparedyou to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce thecancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This mayinclude description of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman CancerInstitute's mission and this position.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Execute and monitor established internal controls to ensurecompliance with HCI and university policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reportingaccuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Process and record recharge center invoices accurately andtimely.
Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up onoutstanding invoices to support timely collections.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations andsupporting schedules.
Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies,ensuring timely resolution.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, includingjournal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports to supportmanagement decision-making and operational needs.
Serve as a trusted financial resource by providing responsivecustomer service, clear guidance and timely support tostakeholders.
Participate in system enhancements, testing, automationinitiatives, and implementation of new accounting processes.

Accountants, III

Prepare standard and specializedfinancial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthlyclosing reports) according to Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepareentries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, anddocument business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinatethe implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national,and private funding, contracts, and/or grants. Considered highlyskilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, importantwork under minimal supervision and with wide latitude forindependent judgment.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Accountants, III: Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred

CPA, CMA, MBA or MAcc.
Experience with fund accounting in a higher education,research, or nonprofit environment.
Knowledge of applicable University of Utah policies,procedures, and financial systems.
Experience with process automation, workflow improvement, ordata analytics tools.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalency (one year ofeducation can be substituted for two years of related workexperience).
Six or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and internalcontrols.
Proficiency with accounting systems.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, andfinancial analyses.

Core Competencies