Capital Assets Accountant

Do you want to move your career forward in a rewarding job where you can make an impact on the lives of others? Help the Utah Transit Authority keep moving forward in our initiative to provide key transportation services to the greater Utah community!

As our
Capital Assets Accountant
, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to advanced accounting responsibilities.

You will directly impact UTA's financial and asset management processes. You'll handle complex financial reporting, work closely with various teams to improve asset systems, and ensure compliance with industry standards, all while supporting a vital public transit system. This position offers a dynamic blend of analytical challenges, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit the community.

As the
Capital Assets Accountant
, you will:

Perform advanced professional accounting duties related to capital asset accounting.

Conduct difficult analytical professional and administrative work involving planning, preparing, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating complex financial records.

Prepare complex financial and statistical schedules and reports for UTA’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other complex financial statements, records, and management reports.

Balance monthly expenditures to asset additions for UTA's Construction in Process.

Work to solve problems with accounting entries in the asset system.

Meet with various entities for process improvement of asset evaluation, classification, and disposal.

Participate on the financial system team to ensure data accuracy and workflow coordination.

Conduct in-depth analysis of financial documents for completeness and accuracy.

Prepare routine to complex reports and analyses as required.

Perform duties in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other relevant requirements.

This position is a hybrid-remote position in Utah. Must be able to come into the UTA Front Lines Headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

During training, you will be required to work 5 days a week from the office. After training, your schedule can shift to a hybrid schedule of 5 days a week, with at least 3 of those days in the office.

This job requires a credit check.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Two years accounting experience applying knowledge of proper accounting procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of proper accounting procedures.

Knowledge of specific laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial reporting required.

Knowledge of accounting software preferred.

Basic typing skills and knowledge of personal computer operation, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

Ability to

Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, with an emphasis on customer service.

Apply professional judgment in the application of standard and advanced accounting techniques and principles.

Make accurate mathematical calculations.

Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

UTA COMPETENCIES

Embraces Outward Mindset - Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.

Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.

Ensures Fairness - Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.

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