The University of Utah seeks an experienced accountant to join its Campus Budget Office. The Campus Budget Office works closely with external stakeholders, senior University administrators, peers in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), and internal budget and finance officers across campus and UHealth. The Accountant position will help the office fulfill its reporting requirements on state appropriations and other financial data, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, experience in financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis in the context of state-funded institutions, and the ability to inform and support strategic financial decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.This is a hybrid position, with at least three days in the office during traditional office hours (8 am5 pm) and two days remote. The first three to four weeks may be in the office.In addition to salary, the University of Utah prides itself in our total benefits package, including but not limited to the following:11 paid Holidays per year14.2% employer contribution to retirement, where you pay nothingFree UTA public transportation passBasic Life Insurance provided up to $25,000.50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, after 6 12 months of employment and dependent children after 3 years of full-time employmentHealth coverage options that are both affordable and allow for access to care through the University of Utah health system.Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA ), if qualifiedProfessional development opportunitiesOptions for short-term and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available.Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel. For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/ ) before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.