Accountant

About the Organization

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. Our mission thrives on a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to values such as compassion, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we are nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. Our network includes five hospitals and eleven clinics, delivering comprehensive services and advancing medical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assesses budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll, and journal entries, as well as other accounting documents.
• Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
• Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends.
• Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts, and supporting journal entries.
• Develops accounting systems and documentation to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
• May supervise or train lower-level accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field, or equivalency.
• One year of related accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or other accounting applications.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective human relations and communication skills.

Working Conditions

This is a sedentary position that may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for most of the workday and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.