Job Summary
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. In addition, performs complex tax and payroll accounting compliance analysis. Meets critical payroll processing and external source deadlines. Responsible person on assigned departmental tasks and projects.
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
While this position is intended to work on campus, it also has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.
Responsibilities
Meets critical payroll reporting and other deadlines with respect to all payroll accounting garnishments, child support, tax levies, and voluntary wage assignments.
Prepares payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents.
Prepares and files monthly Utah sales tax returns.
Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts and supporting journal entries for all payroll accounting garnishments, child support, tax levies, and voluntary wage assignments on a monthly basis.
Interacts with University community and external agencies with respect to assigned responsibilities.
Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
Interprets University policies and applicable external sources and facilitates communication and training to advise campus accordingly.
Reviews garnishment processes and procedures and recommends improvements for best practices and compliance.
Provides excellent customer service.
Responsible person on other assigned departmental tasks and projects.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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
Hybrid environment.
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.