Details

　　Open Date 09/26/2023

　　Requisition Number PRN36494B

　　Job Title PS Accountant

　　Working Title Accountant

　　Job Grade D

　　FLSA Code Administrative

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　VP Area President

　　Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range 31600 to 58400

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　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.

　　HuntsmanCancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

　　Learn more: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion

　　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.

　　Problem-Solving

　　This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide analysis of each situation and use professional judgement in reaching a solution. The Accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting-based procedures based upon analysis performed and specialized knowledge

　　This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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 required

　　Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

　　Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that May Be Required

　　Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

　　Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

　　Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

　　The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) 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.

　　This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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

　　Preferences

　　Type Benefited Staff

　　Special Instructions Summary

　　Additional Information

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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