Lead AR Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Lead AR Analyst to support the Office of Research Management & Compliance. The role focuses on supervising Core Finance/AR activities, billing accuracy, and financial reporting across sponsored programs.

You will collaborate with Grants & Contracts Accounting and other offices to ensure smooth operations and fiscal integrity. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with extensive related experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with PeopleSoft and

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and advanced Excel, reconciliations, transaction analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and ERP/financial systems, data extraction, query development, and report analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and leading Core Finance/AR Team.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of general holding accounts.
• Assist with preparing and processing client invoices and billing statements.
• Review and evaluate billing information for accuracy and completeness.
• Address billing issues and respond to customer questions promptly.
• Contribute to rollout and optimization of automated billing tools and workflows.
• Coordinate with RMC and sponsors to ensure timely cash draws and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate information in university financial systems like PeopleSoft and e-Award.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and closeout processes with reconciliations and documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Financial reconciliations

Transaction analysis

Financial reporting

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Data extraction

Query development

Report analysis

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

e-Award

ERP/finance systems

SQL/Query tools

Job description

Lead AR Analyst

Job Summary

The University of Utah is one of the nation's premier publicresearch universities, with more than $700 million in annual research expenditures and a boldtrajectory toward $1 billion. The Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) serves as theUniversity's central post-award finance and compliance unit—ensuring that researchfunding is managed in accordance with federal, sponsor, and institutional requirementswhile supporting the university's mission of discovery, innovation, and impact. RMC partners closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects, theController's Office, and college- and institute-level research administration teams toprovide financial stewardship, compliance oversight, and operational excellence across thepost-award lifecycle. We are modernizing our systems, reimagining our service model, andinvesting in people and process innovation to sustain the University's growing researchenterprise.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and leading members of the Core Finance/AR Team.
• Assist with monthly reconciling of general holdingaccounts.
• Assist with preparing and processing client invoices andbilling statements
• Review and evaluate billing information to ensure accuracy,completeness, and adherence to company guidelines
• Help address billing issues and respond to customer questionspromptly
• Contribute to the roll out and optimization of automatedbilling tools and workflows
• Work closely with teams across the organization to keep billingoperations running smoothly
• Keep well-organized records of all billing activities andrelated documentation
• Coordinate proactively with RMC's Grants and Contracts Officersto ensure timely and accurate cash draws, financial reporting, andreceivables management
• Coordinate with Sponsors and University partners to ensuretimely payment application across multiple projects anddepartments.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and closeout processes byproviding reconciliations, documentation, and other requiredmaterials
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in theUniversity's financial and research systems (e.g., PeopleSoft,e-Award, or comparable platforms)
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying recurringissues, proposing solutions, and participating in training ortesting for new tools and workflows
• Provide strong customer service and cultivate positiverelationships with internal and external partners while ensuringfiscal integrity and compliance
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitmentto collaboration, consistency, and continuous learning
• Ensure open Accounts Receivables items are collected in atimely manner
• Identify and apply payments to appropriate projects in anaccurate and timely manner

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).

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

Preferences

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting principles, withadvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliations,transaction analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experienced in using PeopleSoft and other ERP/financialsystems, including data extraction, query development, and reportanalysis.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify rootcauses of issues, and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer serviceskills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts andprovide actionable guidance to both financial andnon-financial stakeholders

Requisition Number: PRN46431B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-5, Some hybrid available aftertraining is completed.

Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $23.04 - $33.73

Close Date: 12/07/2026

Open Until Filled: