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Open Date	01/08/2024
Requisition Number	PRN37336B
Job Title	Accountant
Working Title	Purchasing Accountant
Job Grade	D
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00068 – Mechanical Engineering
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$38,300 to $55,621
Close Date	01/22/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Job Summary	Procures equipment, supplies, and services for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and in accordance with University guidelines as well as state and federal procurement laws. Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements.
Responsibilities	1. Serves as primary purchaser for department 2. Reviews and completes purchase requisitions and ensures they are in accordance with relevant laws, policies, and requirements and maintains required documentation. 3. Interacts with vendors and department constituents regarding procurement procedures and status of orders. 4. Assists with capital and non-capital equipment inventory. 5. Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents. 6. Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements. 7. Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends. 8. Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries. 9. Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects. 10. May train lower level accounting staff. 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	Bachelor’s 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.
Preferences	Superior organizational and problem solving skills Strong working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. One to two years’ experience in a procurement environment or related area. Previous experience in a research or university setting.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300. 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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 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: Online reports may be submitted at [email protected] For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

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

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Do you have a related Bachelor’s degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes
• No

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Indicate your level of knowledge of general ledger accounting practices, and cost analysis and accounting principles:

• None
• Minimal
• Moderate
• Extensive

How would you describe your knowledge/ usage of Microsoft Excel?

• None
• Casual (lists, databases, formats, a few formulas)
• Moderate (several formulas, functions, and tools)
• Complex (many advanced formulas, functions, and tools)
• Expert (thorough knowledge of advanced formulas, functions, and tools)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

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: [email protected]

 

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