Details

　　Open Date 01/08/2024

　　Requisition Number PRN37336B

　　Job Title Accountant

　　Working Title Purchasing Accountant

　　Job Grade D

　　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

　　M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

　　VP Area Academic Affairs

　　Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range $38,300 to $55,621

　　Close Date 01/29/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Job Summary

　　Procures equipment, supplies, and services for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and in accordance with University guidelines as well as state and federal procurement laws.

　　Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements.

　　Responsibilities

　　1. Serves as primary purchaser for department

　　2. Reviews and completes purchase requisitions and ensures they are in accordance with relevant laws, policies, and requirements and maintains required documentation.

　　3. Interacts with vendors and department constituents regarding procurement procedures and status of orders.

　　4. Assists with capital and non-capital equipment inventory.

　　5.

　　Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.

　　6. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.

　　7. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.

　　8. Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.

　　9. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.

　　10. May train lower level accounting staff.

　　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 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.

　　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

　　Superior organizational and problem solving skillsStrong working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.One to two years’ experience in a procurement environment or related area.Previous experience in a research or university setting.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.

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