Accountant II

Job SummaryThis position plays a key role in supporting month-end and year-end close, financial reporting accuracy, accounting process improvements, and system implementation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who understands complex financial transactions, can identify and resolve accounting issues according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ). This role requires sound professional judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with the various campus departments and colleges to ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with university policies and applicable accounting standards. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.ResponsibilitiesPrepare accurate and well-supported accrual journal entries for month-end and year-end close. Support allocation methodologies, including calculation, documentation, review, and improvement of recurring allocation entries. Assist with intercompany, interfund, or intra-University eliminations and related accounting processes. Support monthly, and year-end close processes by ensuring assigned accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule. Partner with departments and central offices to resolve accounting questions, improve transaction accuracy, and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, reduce manual work, and improve consistency across general ledger operations. Assist with system implementations, upgrades, testing, reporting improvements, and other finance transformation initiatives.Minimum QualificationsEQUIVALENCY 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, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.