Announcement
Details
Open Date
11/13/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46764B
Job Title
Accountants
Working Title
Accountant IV
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P4 - Advanced
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Hybrid, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
VP Area
President
Department
00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$77,000 - $84,000 DOE
Close Date
12/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document organization's transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings
- Calculate and allocate quarterly investment earnings
- Work with Investment group to accurately record all investment banking transactions
- Reconcile and accurately record bond transactions
- Maintain all bond related schedules
- Review and approve campus journal entries
- Assist in month end and year end close
- Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting
- Propose and implement process changes
- Reconcile all debt and investment responsibilities monthly for accuracy
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Accountants, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
- Experience in investment or bond related accounting
- Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
