Details

Open Date 09/25/2024

Requisition Number PRN39968B

Job Title Sr Accountant

Working Title Sr Accountant

Job Grade E

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

Hybrid with possibility of fully remote.

VP Area President

Department 01110 - Tax Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $65,000 - $70,000

Close Date 12/25/2024

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and filing federal tax forms relative to payments to foreign nationals and companies. Performs complex tax accounting compliance analysis. Meets critical payroll processing and external source deadlines. Provides assistance to tax related questions.

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

While this position is intended to work on campus, it also has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Prepares and files federal tax forms. Prepares tax withholding deposits with respect to foreign payments. Must meet critical payroll reporting and other deadlines.

• Interviews international student, faculty, researcher employees to determine tax status and treaty benefit based on complex international tax regulations.

• Reviews and approves foreign payments to individuals and companies with the use of tax compliance software.

• Facilitates and manages tax reporting processes of the IRS 1042-S and 1099 forms.

• Performs general ledger reconciliations, reviews withholding transactions, and processes journal entries and corrections to resolve errors.

• Knowledge of 1099 Express accounting software, advanced spreadsheet skills.

• Interacts with external agencies such as Internal Revenue Service with respect to assigned responsibilities.

• Interprets University policies and authority sources and organizes communication, instructions, and training to guide stakeholders accordingly.

• Provides excellent customer service.

• Responsible person on other assigned departmental tasks and projects.

Problem Solving

• Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department.

• Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years professional accounting experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices, knowledge of accounting software, advanced spreadsheet skills, the ability to write queries and macros and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.

Certifications as a Certified Public Accountant may be preferred for certain positions.

Preferences

Have or working towards master’s degree in Accounting or MBA .

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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.

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