Accountant - Benefits Included

About the position Responsibilities • Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and other accounting documents. • Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements. • Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends. • Reconciles credit card expenditures, balance sheets, cash, general ledger, payroll accounts 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. • May supervise or train lower level accounting staff. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. • One year of related experience or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education). • Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis, and accounting principles. • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, human relations, and effective communication skills. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas. • University of Utah accounting experience preferred, but not required. Benefits • 401(a) Retirement Plan with 14.2% contributions that vest immediately • Wellness program • Paid holidays • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Work from home options • Employee discount programs • Generous paid leave time • 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents after probationary period • Flex spending accounts • Free transit on most UTA services • Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job Apply To this Job