Sr Accountant

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Open Date 01/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN
43932B Job Title Sr Accountant Working Title Sr Accountant Career Progression Track E Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 01259 - HCI Finance Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 50000 to 72000 Close Date 03/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

1.Performs financial level approval and review for purchase requests submitted through ePR (Electronic Payment Request), and other systems used by department.

2. Reviews all transactions for accuracy, sufficient funding and proper approvals.

3. Reconciles external financial data with University data and resolves discrepancies.

4. Assists with reviewing, researching, and processing wire payments as needed.

5. Answers questions, helps correct errors, resolves accounting related issues and provides financial or other information as requested.

6. Interprets policies and recommends internal controls.

7. Process and maintain payroll distributions, personnel reallocations, and personnel cost transfers for salary adjustment requests.

8. Review, prepare, and process quarterly PAR and EDR reports.

9. Processes monthly billing and distributes invoices to internal and external customers. Also tracks receivables in HCI's accounting system and follows up on outstanding invoices.

10. Prepares monthly reconciliations for shared resources.

11. Prepares the annual report by the University and federal regulations (Uniform Guidance).

12. Provides guidance to colleagues in the Finance, Research Administration, and General Administration departments.

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In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer 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.

Responsibilities

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

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

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary 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.

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…