Accountant III

Accountant III Job Summary

The Accountant III supports Huntsman Cancer Institute's researchmission by providing accurate financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for recharge center invoicing, accounts receivable management,reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end accounting activities. The Accountant III serves as a trusted financial partner, identifies opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies, and contributes to sound financial stewardship that supports HCI's research and operational goals.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention,care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, weinvite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce thecancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

• Execute and monitor established internal controls to ensure compliance with HCI and university policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Process and record recharge center invoices accurately andtimely.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding invoices to support timely collections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies,ensuring timely resolution.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support management decision-making and operational needs.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource by providing responsive customer service, clear guidance and timely support to stakeholders.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, automation initiatives, and implementation of new accounting processes.

Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthlyclosing 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 business transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, national,and private funding, contracts, and/or grants. Considered highly-skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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).

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