Job Description

Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Utah seeks an Accountant to join our administrative team. The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a high-functioning and dynamic team, is eager to develop processes, demonstrates ownership of their responsibilities, and has a desire to serve as a subject matter expert to support and guide non-financial users within the division. All administrative roles in the Division exist to support our providers and facilitate their care for our patients, the education of our medical trainees, and the advancements created through our research.

Maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements based upon derived statistics and analysis performed. Reports to the Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Administrative Director.

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

Daily transaction initiation, requisitioning, review, and reporting from University systems: UShop, Lawson, E-Payment Request, Management Reports, E-Journals, Concur, University Purchasing, University Travel Cards, and Financial Information Library.

Ensures the accuracy of reallocations for Division P-Card, T-Card, and Concur expenses. Including validating development fund balances.

Initiates, processes, and manages division contracts through Archer.

Tracks and ensures timely payment of invoices for accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Analyzes and monitors budgets and expenditures for compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting requirements.

Analyzes and forecasts revenue and expenditure trends across multiple timeframes.

Reconciles 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.

Participates within a multidisciplinary team across multiple locations. Develops and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal/external colleagues and customers.

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 Accountant must correctly interpret regulations to ensure the University is in compliance with Federal, State and other requirements.

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 upon analysis performed and specialized knowledge.

Representative challenges of this position include organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a task or address a problem, obtaining complete and accurate transactional data, and creating clear and understandable financial reports.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and to provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with late and early meetings as required; Hybrid schedule (up to 2 days per week remote) may be accommodated after the initial orientation period.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus one year related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices, cost analysis and accounting principles, as well as demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Access databases may be preferred in some areas.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.