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Grant Financial Analyst
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Details
**Open Date** 11/12/2025
**Requisition Number** PRN43567B
**Job Title** Financial Reporting Analysts
**Working Title** Grant Financial Analyst
**Career Progression Track** P00
Track Level
**FLSA Code** Administrative
**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No
**Standard Hours per Week** 40.00
**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time
**Shift** Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid acceptable.
**VP Area** President
**Department** 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
**Location** Campus
**City** Salt Lake City, UT
**Type of Recruitment** External Posting
**Pay Rate Range** $32,904.00 – $63,774.00
**Close Date** 12/31/2025
**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 11/25/2025
Job Summary
The University of Utah is one of the nation’s premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. As Utah’s flagship university, the institution is deeply committed to advancing knowledge, fostering discovery, and serving as an engine of economic and societal impact for the state and beyond.
Within this environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance ( RMC ) plays a critical role in ensuring research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability. RMC is undergoing a period of exciting transformation — expanding staff capacity, implementing new service models, modernizing business processes, and streamlining technology solutions.
The Financial Reporting Analyst II will be tasked with ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, particularly during the close-out of sponsored projects. Must have the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify findings clearly, ensure accuracy in financial documentation and reporting and robust analytical skills. This position will cross collaborate Principal Investigators, department administrators, and the Grants and Contracts team and requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
+ Coordinate and execute financial closeout procedures for sponsored projects
+ Confirm all expenditures are allowable, allocable, and documented
+ Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor terms and institutional policies
+ Prepare final financial reports, technical reports, invention, and inventory reports
+ Reconcile project budgets
+ Monitor cost transfers, payroll allocations and award expenditures
+ Maintain accurate record of closeout activities and communications
+ Identify potential compliance issues
Key skills include:
+ Attention to detail
+ Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
+ Customer service mindset
+ Commitment to accuracy
+ Follow-up and follow through
+ Critical thinking
+ Inquisitive outlook
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).
**Financial Reporting Analyst, II:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP , Oracle), and financial reporting software.
**Type** Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Applications received by 11/25/25 will receive priority review.
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_
_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**
_For more information:_
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
_To inquire about this posting, email:_
_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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