University of Utah Financial Services-General Ledger Accountant

Account III-General Ledger

Job Summary

Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document organization’s transactions. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.  Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. 

Responsibilities - Work closely with direct supervisor and other departments regarding system questions - Process payroll journal entries - Work closely with payroll to resolve errors for future payrolls - Reconcile student loan balances - Review, process, and correct any errors prior to posting daily journal entry feeds - Review and approve campus journal entries - Work closely with departments, AP, and payroll regarding any unclaimed property - Assist in month end and year end close - Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting - Propose and implement process changes

Minimum Qualifications  EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences - Experience in month end close and processing journal entries - Process improvement and implementation - Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines