Accounting Support Clerks

Monday – Friday, business hours. The selected candidate will work a fully remote, flexible schedule with regular check-ins.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01501 - SOM Finance Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $16.00 – $19.00/hourly Close Date 02/23/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The School of Medicine Dean’s Office Finance Unit serves as a centralized financial resource for 23 academic departments and provides financial operational support for 24 Dean’s Office units. This Accounting Support Intern position offers a broad scope of routine responsibilities as well as ad hoc projects working with our Finance team. The variety of tasks allows multiple opportunities to expand your professional skills in a dynamic work environment and would be an ideal position for an individual currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Perform multiple accounting support functions, such as compiling, sorting, and preparing documents and reports, issuing bills and invoices, bookkeeping, calculating and verifying debit and credit amounts, and posting transactions to appropriate accounts. Ensure the appropriate filing and maintenance of accounting records. Input data into financial systems and reconcile reports. Create and produce reports and assist accountants on special projects as necessary.

Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

• Perform multiple accounting support functions, such as compiling, sorting, and preparing documents and reports, issuing bills and invoices, bookkeeping, calculating and verifying debit and credit amounts, and posting transactions to appropriate accounts. Ensure the appropriate filing and maintenance of accounting records. Input data into financial systems and reconcile reports. Create and produce reports and assist accountants on special projects as necessary.
  
  Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
• Reconciles accounts and ensures transactions are posted correctly. Review transactions for accuracy and required backup documentation.
• Supports the School of Medicine’s financial processes.
• Prepares journal entries and completes financial forms as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of various accounting and financial reports.
• Functions as department payroll reporter and provides Human resources support, which includes handling Kronos timecard approvals, ePAF, and I-9 processing.
• Assists in the preparation and review of annual budgets.
• Identifies and problem-solves accounting irregularities.
• Collaborates on additional projects as assigned.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S21171 Grade: S13 Requires little to no related experience.

EQUIVALENCY 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).

• University of Utah student majoring in Accounting, Business, or a related area of study.
• Previous experience with Excel and databases.

Additional Information

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  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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.
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