Accountant - Benefits Included
About the position
Responsibilities
• Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
• Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
• Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
• Reconciles credit card expenditures, balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.
• Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
• May supervise or train lower level accounting staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• One year of related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education).
• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
• University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 14.2% contributions that vest immediately
• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Work from home options
• Employee discount programs
• Generous paid leave time
• 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents after probationary period
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Professional development opportunities
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Responsibilities
• Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
• Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
• Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
• Reconciles credit card expenditures, balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries.
• Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
• May supervise or train lower level accounting staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• One year of related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education).
• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.
• University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 14.2% contributions that vest immediately
• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Work from home options
• Employee discount programs
• Generous paid leave time
• 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents after probationary period
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Professional development opportunities
Apply Now
Apply Now