Senior Accountant

Position Overview

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is looking for a Senior Accountant to assist the accounting team with financial reporting, budgeting, and specialized fiscal operations. This role will play a vital part in our month-end close process, tax differential reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude and possess expertise in areas such as balance sheet reconciliations, tax differential oversight, and GASB financial reporting.

Description



Position Overview

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is looking for a Senior Accountant to assist the accounting team with financial reporting, budgeting, and specialized fiscal operations. This role will play a vital part in our month-end close process, tax differential reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude and possess expertise in areas such as balance sheet reconciliations, tax differential oversight, and GASB financial reporting.

This position reports directly to the Finance Director and plays an essential role in the development and optimization of UIPA’s financial operations.



Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including tracking additions, disposals, calculating monthly depreciation, and properly accounting for these on a government-wide financial statement basis.
• Take responsibility for tracking and reconciling tax differentials and contractual tax sharing agreements and incentives.
• Assist with financial audits, special projects, and ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.
• Support the accounts payable process by coordinating with the Office Managers, ensure all vendor invoices are compliant with contract terms and pricing, and preparing the weekly check run.
• Provide shared services to UFAIR as needed, enhancing operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to compile supporting documents for loan and federal grant draw requests.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent skills in financial systems management and data analysis.
• Ability to mentor, train, and work collaboratively with staff.
• Experience with governmental accounting

Pay Range

• $ per hour (DOE)

Benefits

UIPA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Retirement Benefits:
  Utah Retirement Systems (URS), including 401(k), 457, IRA, and Roth IRA options. UIPA is a social security exempt employer, employees of UIPA do not contribute to or receive benefits from the Social Security system. A 401K matching program is offered in lieu of employer Social Security contributions.
• Medical & Wellness: PEHP Traditional and HDHP Medical Plans, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings & Flex Accounts: HSA, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Insurance Coverage:
  Group Term Life, Group Accident
• Employee Support:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Sick Leave plus 13 paid holidays per year
• Onsite fitness center, paid parking

Why Join UIPA?

At UIPA, you will be part of an innovative team that is reshaping Utah’s logistics infrastructure. We offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A chance to work on impactful projects that will shape Utah’s future.
• Flexible work environment

About UIPA

We are leading the charge in developing forward-thinking, sustainable logistics solutions that not only drive economic growth but also enhance the quality of life for Utahns. Our innovative strategies aim to position Utah as a pivotal hub in the global logistics industry.

At UIPA, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team environment where diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. By working closely with communities, businesses, and stakeholders across the state, we are setting a foundation for…