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**Open Date** 01/12/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN43993B

**Job Title** Accountants

**Working Title** Scholarship Accountant

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P2 - Developing

**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; 40 hrs/week. This position is currently eligible for hybrid work, allowing partial on-site/partial telecommuting but may require set days and times for in-person training and office hours.

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00028 - School of Business-Dean

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $50,000 - $60,000

**Close Date** 02/27/2026

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

Job Summary

The David Eccles School of Business is focused on the imprint we have on the business world and the influence for good our students and faculty can have on our community. We forge ethical foundations as students pursue their dreams. We create world-class business education that is more accessible, more attainable, and more achievable.

We are excited for the Scholarship Accountant to join our team. Under minimal supervision, the Scholarship Accountant is responsible for reconciling all donor gift accounts, including gift deposits, scholarship payments, programmatic expenses, endowment earnings, and prizes/awards. Monitors budgets and expenditures according to donor funds available each fiscal year. Prepares and analyzes financial information and prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed.

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Requires meticulous attention to detail, and a knack for data integrity. Reports directly to the Scholarship Director as part of the Dean’s Office and works closely with the Development Office.

This position is currently eligible for hybrid work, allowing partial on-site/partial telecommuting but may require set days and times for in-person training and office hours.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

+ Prepares and assesses budget, revenue, expense, journal entries, and other accounting documents.

+ Analyze and monitor budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.

+ Analyzes and forecast revenue and expenditure trends.

+ Reconciles balance sheets, cash, general ledger, 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.

+ Ensures data accuracy and consistency, and research and resolves missing or conflicting data.

Problem Solving

This position requires the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, federal cost accounting regulations, and University policies and procedures to a variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to interpret complex policies and effectively communicate the information in an easily understood manner. The incumbent is required to provide an analysis of each situation and use professional judgment in reaching a solution. The Accountant is expected to recommend changes to accounting-based procedures based on analysis performed and specialized knowledge.

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).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience working with the University of Utah financial and accounting systems, specifically Management Reports. Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and Unite databases is preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also preferred.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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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