Prepares financial reports, conducts special projects, and provides financial analysis to all levels of management.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and monitors departmental budget.
- Analyzes financial documents, statistical data, and presents to and interprets for management.
- Supports development director by providing financial and statistical aspects of grant submissions including project budgets, progress reports, and final reports.
- Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
- Works with program director and managers to determine program fees and other products and services.
- Serves as department coordinator/liaison for purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, sponsored projects, governmental accounting, and risk management.
- Administers program registration system (Technotic/Atlas) and ensures system integrity, timely deposits of ACH funds; generates reports, trains staff, and troubleshoots issues with program developers.
- Represents the organization and coordinates all aspects of financial audits.
- Ensures compliance with departmental and University policies and procedures and provides training on financial issues or procedures to program staff.
- Audits accounting systems, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.
- Analyzes trends and possible consequences.
- Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and departmental operations.
- May assist in the office as needed.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required.
An advanced degree, such as a Master’s of Business Administration, is preferred. Certain positions may require familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Highly skilled in Excel and related products. Able and willing to quickly learn and master new software. Expected to be the person in the organization to know the most across several software options, including but not limited to: PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and payment processing applications.
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 (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
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 consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have 2 or more years of business, accounting, and/or healthcare administration experience?
- Please indicate your level of knowledge/experience in budgeting, payroll, purchasing and human resource regulations:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
- * Indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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