Job Details

Accountant

Position Number: 6848564
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accountant

Job Summary

The College of Science at the University of Utah is seeking a detail oriented accountant who will work closely with college and departmental senior accounting personnel to maintain and reconcile department personnel accounts. This position has primary responsibility for payroll and accurate maintenance of personnel records but will also be involved with other accounting functions.

The College of Science at the University of Utah is a leading academic division dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research, rigorous education, and community engagement. It encompasses eight academic units and several interdisciplinary programs that foster collaboration across scientific disciplines, including the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, the Center for Math Education, and the Henry Eyring Center for Cell and Genome Science. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and graduate training, the College prepares students for impactful careers in academia, industry, medicine, and beyond.

Responsibilities
Responsible for new hire onboarding, payroll initiation, and I-9 processing.
Troubleshoots discrepancies and maintains accurate payroll records.
Responsible for MyTime timecard sign-off, transfers, and setup.
Verifies check advice and accurate/timely employee pay.
Works closely with faculty and accounting to ensure correct grant effort, expenditures, and distribution transfers.
Works closely with senior accounting personnel on other projects as requested.
Prepares ad-hoc reports on an as-needed basis.
Other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferences
Experience in University accounting preferred.Must be organized and able to meet deadlines.Must be able to work independently and use good judgment

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly 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
Experience in University accounting preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44005B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday 8-5 on campus
Department: 00113 - College of Science-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 48000 to 55000
Close Date: 2/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194773