Sr Accountant
Sr Accountant
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Job Description
Assist with accounting administration and compliance for a Large Federal Project to include Operations and the estimated 40 Individual R&D awards. A successful candidate will be organized prepared detailed accurate timely take initiative and be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with the ability to switch quickly between tasks. We are looking for someone who is capable of independent work problemsolving and who is resultoriented and will ask insightful questions to be successful. The ideal candidate will be proactive willing to learn and help with complicated problems and solutions while being a team player. The University of Utah has many generous benefits to offer full time employees such as: Health dental and wellness coverage Automatic and immediately vested 14.2 employer contribution to personal retirement account 401a) Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) Paid leave time Tuition reduction for employee and family members For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah please see our Total Compensation Calculator
Responsibilities
1. GAAP Accounting as well as compliance and tracking financial budgets and related contracts bids for Operations and R&D tracking. 2. General accounting review for federal compliance monthly quarterly and annual financial documentation for accuracy. 3. Process contracts invoices purchase orders purchase requests direct deposits insurance payroll general office support etc. 4. Assist with 40 R&D awards monthly quarterly and annual reporting to include compliance review and preparation of reports and presentations rebudget request processing and communication with team members. 5. Assist upper Management team with updates on R&D awards financial and administrative status. Be able to answer related questions. 6. Follow shared box/email protocols. 7. Understand and maintain various tracking spreadsheets with accuracy. 8. Other accounting and administrative duties as needed. 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
Bachelors 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
