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Job Description
New opportunity in rapidly growing research enterprise with one of the largest college at the University of Utah. In this position you will: 1. interface with department chairs department managers and research faculty 2. work with state funds as well as returned overhead 3. play a key role in payroll administration general accounting and research administration.
Responsibilities
Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed. Independently completes complex proposals for a variety of sponsors and complex awards administration for activities including award setup modification and maintenance Reviews formal financial reports to external sponsors PIS internal/external audits Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies and becoming a resource for faculty Utilizes prior experiences to identify issues and offer guidance to others Asks questions/provides answers demonstrating greater depth of knowledge of University and sponsor requirements Leading in collaborative work with other teams in the unit or on special projects with minimal manager support Serves as a liaison to sponsors Issues are varied and involve some evaluation and interpretation. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences with analysis of the issue requiring innovation and creativity. Applies acquired job skills policies and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity Other tasks as required by the Associate Dean/Associate Director. This job description 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
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field plus one year related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices cost analysis and accounting principles as well as demonstrated analytical problem solving human relations and effective communication skills also required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Employment Type
Full Time
