Financial Reporting Accountant

Overview

Top candidates will have an ACCOUNTING degree and extensive working Accouniting experience.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position performs professional accounting work, is responsible for the management of a set of accounts, and assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports on University-wide accounting systems. This position exercises some judgment in maintaining accounting procedures and in the preparation of statements and reports.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains departmental accounting procedures and makes recommendations on the implementation of accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and interim financial reports which includes preparation of journal entries, reconciliations of accounts, assisting in the preparation of financial statements for individual entities and consolidated enterprise reports.
• Ensures company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives relating to accounting and financial reporting.
• Functions as an internal business partner to operations and provides assistance to managers, directors and other users of financial information.
• Assists with periodic reviews, year-end audits and compliance activities in support of external auditors and the internal finance operation.
• May perform special projects as requested.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices.

• Demonstrated spreadsheet and database, analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, a related field, or the equivalency.
• Two years of experience in Accounting or a related area.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Asset Management:  depreciable assets in a hospital setting, construction in progress and capital project reconciliations, capital inventory controls, and GASB regulations.
• Program knowledge:  Smartsheets, PeopleSoft, OnBase and Lawson.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements