Assist with accounting, administration, and compliance for a Large Federal Project to include Operations and the estimated 40+ Individual R&D awards.

A successful candidate will be organized, prepared, detailed, accurate, timely, take initiative, and be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with the ability to switch quickly between tasks.
We are looking for someone who is capable of independent work, problem-solving, and who is result-oriented, and will ask insightful questions to be successful.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, willing to learn, and help with complicated problems and solutions while being a team player.

The University of Utah has many generous benefits to offer full time employees such as:

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1. GAAP Accounting, as well as compliance and tracking financial budgets and related contracts, bids for Operations and R&D tracking.
2. General accounting review for federal compliance, monthly, quarterly and annual financial documentation for accuracy.
3. Process contracts, invoices, purchase orders, purchase requests, direct deposits, insurance, payroll, general office support, etc.
4. Assist with 40+ R&D awards monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to include compliance review and preparation of reports and presentations, re-budget request processing, and communication with team members.
5. Assist upper Management team with updates on R&D awards’ financial and administrative status. Be able to answer related questions.
6. Follow shared box/email protocols.
7. Understand and maintain various tracking spreadsheets with accuracy.
8. Other accounting and administrative duties as needed.

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

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

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years professional accounting experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices, knowledge of accounting software, advanced spreadsheet skills, the ability to write queries and macros and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.

Certifications as a Certified Public Accountant may be preferred for certain positions.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & five years of accounting experience.
Exceptional Computer, EXCEL, WORD, and OUTLOOK skills.
Plus:
Federal Project management, compliance & regulation experience.
PeopleSoft & InfoReady experience.
Ability to learn and use new software.

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

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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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