Associate Accountant

Associate Accountant

Job Summary

Financial Services touches the lives of everyone in the state, especially here on campus: from facilities construction to laptops, health services to libraries, and all the awesome on-campus events. By working as an Associate Accountant at the U, not only will you be able to help protect the University, but you will also shape the University and the community for years to come. Does this motivate you? Then you will be a great fit for our team.
The University of Utah is not only the flagship institution in the state, but it is one of the largest employers as well. This means that there are incredible opportunities when you come work for us. Here in Accounts Payable, we value employees. We not only provide great work-life balance, we have hybrid working, and incredible professional development opportunities. If you are interested in pursuing a degree, you get reduced tuition for you and your immediate family! We have an internal certificate program and work with national organizations on courses and certifications.
Our team enjoys working together and accomplishes amazing things. Some of our guiding principles, are that we are all on the same team (we help and support one another and the campus) and we find a legal way to say yes (you can get creative in solving new challenges).
Come see how you can leave your mark on the state!

Some of the amazing benefits you get working for the university include:

• Opportunity to work at a prestigious medical research-oriented campus.
  
• Incredibly beautiful campus, an urban forest that is a dedicated State Arboretum.
  
• Tuition reduction after 6 months of employment with options for children and spouses.
  
• In house training opportunities.
  
• Hybrid work schedules that include work from home.
  
• Generous paternity and maternity leave.
  
• Generous birth and adoption coverage.
  
• Access to gym for nominal fee.
  
• Free entrance to Red Butte Gardens and Natural History Museum.
  
• Ability to contribute to retirement accounts.
  
• Discounts with some local companies.
  
• Charming co-workers (some with great or terrible puns or “dad” jokes).
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Day Care)
  
• Health Care Plan (Medical and Dental Coverage)
  
• RedMed Employee Health Clinic
  
• WellU Wellness Program
  
• U Be Well
  
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  
• Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Travel Assistance
  
• Workers Compensation Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan
  
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
  
• Retiree Benefits
  
• Holiday Calendar
  
• Home and Auto Insurance
  
• Hyatt Legal Plan
  
• Paid Leave Time
  
• Tuition Reduction
  
• Utah Education Savings Plan (my529)
  In this job you will perform a variety of accounting duties that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables or serving as payroll reporter, to more complex duties such as preparing budget or reconciling accounts.
  Provide primary customer support for campus departments by responding to customer inquiries and providing training and guidance on preferred payment methods and University Policy. Contact departments to obtain additional information and/or documentation as needed. Work closely with other Financial Services departments as needed. Maintain confidentiality and security of departmental and personal information.
  
  
  
  Responsibilities
  1. Processes invoices for payment, ensuring billed amount and quantity received corresponds to purchase order.2. Prepares invoices and bills.3. Reviews, deposits, and posts payments, scholarships and other transactions to accounting systems.4. Prepares check requests, campus orders and purchase orders.5. Ensures transactions are posted correctly to accounts and reviews transactions for accuracy and required back-up documentation.6. Reviews and reconciles University procurement card statements.7. Responds to a variety of accounting-related questions, such as inquiries from vendors on invoice status and from students on financial aid status.8. Assists department staff with questions on payment or purchasing documents.9. Assists with preparation of various accounting and financial reports.10. Reviews work of and provides training to accounting clerks.11. May prepare purchasing or payroll forms.12. May maintain department inventory or prepare annual physical inventory.
  
  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
  Four years of bookkeeping or accounting experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and an understanding of basic accounting principles, mathematical and spreadsheet skills; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
  
  Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  
  Preferences
  Four years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, and an understanding of basic accounting principles, mathematical and spreadsheet skills; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
  
  Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  
  
  
  Special Instructions
  
  
  Requisition Number: PRN40901B
  Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
  Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8am-5pm, depending on departmental needs. Hybrid work schedule available with some in office work.This position has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely)
  Department: 00350 - Payables Production
  Location: Campus
  Pay Rate Range: 23.60
  Close Date: 4/6/2025
  Open Until Filled:
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177208
  
  
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