Job Details

Scholarship Accountant

Position Number: 6857560
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Scholarship Accountant

Job Summary

The David Eccles School of Business is focused on the imprint we have on the business world and the influence for good our students and faculty can have on our community. We forge ethical foundations as students pursue their dreams. We create world-class business education that is more accessible, more attainable, and more achievable.

We are excited for the Scholarship Accountant to join our team. Under minimal supervision, the Scholarship Accountant is responsible for reconciling all donor gift accounts, including gift deposits, scholarship payments, programmatic expenses, endowment earnings, and prizes/awards. Monitors budgets and expenditures according to donor funds available each fiscal year. Prepares and analyzes financial information and prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed.

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Requires meticulous attention to detail, and a knack for data integrity. Reports directly to the Scholarship Director as part of the Dean's Office and works closely with the Development Office.

This position is currently eligible for hybrid work, allowing partial on-site/partial telecommuting but may require set days and times for in-person training and office hours.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, journal entries, and other accounting documents.
Analyze and monitor budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.
Analyzes and forecast revenue and expenditure trends.
Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, and supporting journal entries.
Develops accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of financial data and reports.
Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in auditing projects.
Ensures data accuracy and consistency, and research and resolves missing or conflicting data.

Problem Solving
This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations, and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide an analysis of each situation and use professional judgment in reaching a solution. The Accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting-based procedures based on analysis performed and specialized knowledge.

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) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience working with the University of Utah financial and accounting systems, specifically Management Reports. Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and Unite databases is preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43993B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday; 40 hrs/week. This position is currently eligible for hybrid work, allowing partial on-site/partial telecommuting but may require set days and times for in-person training and office hours.
Department: 00028 - School of Business-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Close Date: 2/27/2026
Open Until Filled:

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