Financial Reporting Analysts

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 32,904 - 63,774; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst II responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting of sponsored projects. The role involves preparing reports, collaborating with investigators, and handling project budgets.

Preferred candidates should have a strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like PeopleSoft and SAP. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive pay ranging from $32,904 to $63,774.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of experience, or Master’s + 1 year of experience required.
• 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute financial closeout procedures for sponsored projects.
• Confirm all expenditures are allowable and documented.
• Prepare final financial reports and reconcile project budgets.
• Monitor cost transfers, payroll allocations, and expenditures.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle)

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency)

Master’s degree (or equivalency)

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Reporting Analyst II will ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting of sponsored projects, interpreting complex financial data, preparing reports, and collaborating with investigators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute financial closeout procedures for sponsored projects.
• Confirm all expenditures are allowable, allocable, and documented.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor terms, and institutional policies.
• Prepare final financial reports, technical reports, invention, and inventory reports.
• Reconcile project budgets.
• Monitor cost transfers, payroll allocations, and award expenditures.
• Maintain accurate record of closeout activities and communications.
• Identify potential compliance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience. Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of experience, or Master’s (or equivalency) + 1 year of experience is required. Job levels I and II define specific experience and education combinations.

Preferred Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and Oracle.
• Experience with financial reporting software.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Customer‑service mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Critical thinking and inquisitive outlook.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Rate Range: $32,904.00 – $63,774.00. Hybrid work schedule with flexible core hours is available.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Veterans & Disability

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities.