Accountants

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to prepare standard and specialized reports in accordance with GAAP or IFRS. You will compile and analyze financial information, record entries to general ledger, and establish control procedures while coordinating month-end and year-end close.

You will collaborate with Advancement and other departments on endowment setups, investment earnings, and bond-related accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting or related field; 8+ years related experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with endowment accounting and investment accounting preferred.
• CPA licensure is preferred and CPA-eligible candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings.
• Calculate and allocate quarterly investment earnings.
• Record investment banking transactions with Investment group.
• Reconcile and record bond transactions; maintain bond schedules.
• Review and approve campus journal entries; assist in month-end and year-end close.
• Assist in preparing reports and implement process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

8+ years related experience

Tools

GASB rules

IFRS

Job description

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$77,000 - $84,000 DOE

Close Date

12/31/2026

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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings
• Calculate and allocate quarterly investment earnings
• Work with Investment group to accurately record all investment banking transactions
• Reconcile and accurately record bond transactions
• Maintain all bond related schedules
• Review and approve campus journal entries
• Assist in month end and year end close
• Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting
• Propose and implement process changes
• Reconcile all debt and investment responsibilities monthly for accuracy

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, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in investment or bond related accounting
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ). Candidates who are CPA -eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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