Accounting Support Clerks

Overview

The University of Utah is one of the nation’s premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. As Utah’s flagship university, the institution is deeply committed to advancing knowledge, fostering discovery, and serving as an engine of economic and societal impact for the state and beyond.

Within this environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance ( RMC ) plays a critical role in ensuring research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability. RMC is undergoing a period of exciting transformation — expanding staff capacity, implementing new service models, modernizing business processes, and streamlining technology solutions.

Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for executing the award setup processes with precision and efficiency, ensuring full compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional regulations, including Uniform Guidance.

Success in this position requires a proactive and collaborative mindset, as daily responsibilities involve cross-functional coordination with internal team and external departments. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and some familiarity with office procedures or administrative tasks are essential.

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• Work with project managers, Principal Investigators, and OSP to initiate and process new grants, contracts, subcontracts, and amendments. Ensure all necessary documentation is received and accurate.
• Analyze and interpret contracts, breaking down key terms and conditions, and translate them accurately into the financial system for proper tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Input grant and contract data into People Soft (e.g., financial details, project descriptions, funding amounts, etc.) to create projects.
• Ensure all documents comply with institutional policies and external regulations.
• Address issues or discrepancies in the setup process, working closely with team members to resolve them quickly and accurately.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  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).
• Accounting Support Clerks, III :
  Requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Preferences:
  Working knowledge of Excel, ERP systems—including People Soft, SAP, and Oracle—and financial reporting applications is a plus

• Department: Department 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
• Location: Location Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: $23.45 - $26.94 hourly
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid acceptable.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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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