Grant & Fixed Assets Accountant Lead

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Remission (after qualifying)</

18 Paid Holidays Annually

Job summary

Westminster University in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Accountant to support the finance team with ledger control, grants accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. The role includes managing budgets, internal controls, and compliance across university funds.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, asset management, and post-audit support, while collaborating with grantors and department leaders to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years related accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet and database skills.
• High level of analytical and critical thinking, problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reporting.
• Manage grants accounting and compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain fixed assets, depreciation, and asset registries.
• Coordinate budgeting processes and internal controls across departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Westminster University in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Accountant to support the finance team with ledger control, grants accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. The role includes managing budgets, internal controls, and compliance across university funds.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, asset management, and post-audit support, while collaborating with grantors and department leaders to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.