Accountant

Job SummaryPrepare 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. 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.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Facilities and Hospital accounting to accurately record construction in progress Assist with quarterly project capitalization meetings Update Fixed Asset Module with completed projects Run and book monthly depreciation entries Review lease and/or subscription-based IT asset contracts and book any required journal entries Maintain capital asset schedules Book capital asset related journal entries Review and approve campus journal entries Assist in month end and year end close processes Propose and implement process changesMinimum 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). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.