Financial Reporting Analysts

Position Title

Financial Reporting Analyst II

Department 00359 – Grants & Contracts Accounting

Campus

Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid acceptable.

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. The Financial Reporting Analyst II will be tasked with ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, particularly during the close‑out of sponsored projects. Must have the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify findings clearly, ensure accuracy in financial documentation and reporting and robust analytical skills.

This position will cross‑collaborate Principal Investigators, department administrators, and the Grants and Contracts team and requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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• Coordinate and execute financial closeout procedures for sponsored projects
• Confirm all expenditures are allowable, allocable, and documented
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor terms and institutional policies
• Prepare final financial reports, technical reports, invention, and inventory reports
• Reconcile project budgets
• Monitor cost transfers, payroll allocations and award expenditures
• Maintain accurate record of closeout activities and communications
• Identify potential compliance issues

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to accuracy
• Follow-up and follow through
• Critical thinking
• Inquisitive outlook

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Financial Reporting Analyst, I:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Financial Reporting Analyst, II:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., People Soft, SAP , Oracle), and financial reporting software.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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* What is your highest level of completed education?

• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

* How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
• 14 years or more

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes
• No

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