Accountant

Job Summary

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally
accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived
statistics and analysis performed.

Responsibilities
1. Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal
entries, and other accounting documents.
2. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and
reporting requirements.
3. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
4. Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger,
payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.
5. Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of
financial data and reports.
6. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
7. May supervise
or train lower level accounting staff.
8. Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the
job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical
Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive
hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be
substituted for one year of education) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and
accounting principles, as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills also
required.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.

Applicants must demonstrate the
potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43104B
Full Time or
Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Flexible
Department: 00062 – School of Computing
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45000 to 58400
Close Date: 10/17/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188855

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