Accountant III - Asset Accounting

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an experienced accounting professional to prepare standard and specialized financial reports in accordance with GAAP or IFRS. You will compile and analyze information, manage capital asset accounting, and perform journal entries with minimal supervision.

The role supports Facilities and Hospital accounting, leads project capitalization, maintains asset schedules, and participates in month-end and year-end close in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Accountants, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progress
• Lead quarterly project capitalization meetings
• Update Fixed Asset Module with completed projects
• Run and book monthly depreciation entries
• Review lease and subscription-based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entries
• Maintain all capital asset schedules
• Book capital asset related journal entries
• Review and approve campus journal entries
• Assist in month end and year end close process
• Propose and implement process changes

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Capital asset accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalency

Tools

Fixed Asset Module

Job description

Job Summary

Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document organization's transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

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Responsibilities

• Work closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progress
• Lead quarterly project capitalization meetings
• Update Fixed Asset Module with completed projects
• Run and book monthly depreciation entries
• Review lease and subscription-based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entries
• Maintain all capital asset schedules
• Book capital asset related journal entries
• Review and approve campus journal entries
• Assist in month end and year end close process
• Propose and implement process changes

Minimum Qualifications

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

Accountants, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in capital asset accounting
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46249B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $72,000 - $77,000

Close Date: 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled