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**Open Date** 12/29/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43920B

**Job Title** Accounting Management

**Working Title** Accounting Manager - Pathology

**Career Progression Track** M00

**Track Level** M5 - Associate Director, M4 - Senior Manager

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. This is an in-person, onsite position.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00247 - Pathology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 70,000 - 135,000

**Close Date** 03/29/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The**Department of Pathology**seeks an accounting manager to ensure organizational adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) or other accounting standards, as well as the timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advises on annual budget and prepares accounting reports for executive leadership. Reviews work submitted by accountants, and manages accounting close processes. Performs analysis on financials and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

The department may choose to hire at management level M4 or M5 based on business need and candidate’s education and experience.

Learn about the great benefits of working for University of Utah at**benefits.utah.edu**.

Responsibilities

**M4 | Senior Manager, Accounting Management** (Job Code M21104)

Second-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

**M5 | Associate Director, Accounting Management** (Job Code M21105)

Third-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.

+ Assists in financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

+ Oversees the work of capital equipment and property accounting.

+ Assists in year-end close and annual financial audit.

+ Assists the preparation of the annual department budget.

+ Regularly reviews all responsible processes for improvement.

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

**Senior Manager, Accounting Management:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

**Associate Director, Accounting Management:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferences

+ Experience in property, debt, and endowment and investment accounting.

+ Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ). Candidates who who are CPA -eligible per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules may also be considered.

+ Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines.

+ Proven experience in process improvement and implementation.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

The interview process includes assessment testing in core areas of expertise.

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

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