Senior AR & Billing Lead — Hybrid | Process Improvement

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

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