Financial Reporting Analyst III

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Details

nOpen Date 09/23/2026

nRequisition Number PRN46289B

nJob Title Financial Reporting Analysts

nWorking Title Financial Reporting Analyst III

nCareer Progression Track P00

nTrack Level P3 - Career

nFLSA Code Administrative

nPatient Sensitive Job Code? No

nStandard Hours per Week 40

nFull Time or Part Time? Full Time

nShift Day

nWork Schedule Summary

nHybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

nVP Area President

nDepartment 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

nLocation Campus

nCity Salt Lake City, UT

nType of Recruitment External Posting

nPay Rate Range $77,000 - $82,000 DOE

nClose Date 11/15/2026

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

nJob Summary

nThis position plays a key role in supporting the University’s financial reporting and accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close activities, preparation of annual financial statements, and implementation of accounting and reporting initiatives. Working closely with the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Accounting and the Financial Reporting Manager, the position assists in preparing annual financial reports for component units, and the University’s consolidated financial statements, while ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial information.

nThe position gathers, analyzes, and reconciles financial data; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; and supports responses to audit requests and inquiries related to annual financial statement audits. The incumbent contributes to the implementation and ongoing application of Government Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) pronouncements, assists with accounting research, and supports system implementation and process improvement initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting operations.

nThe ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant with a thorough understanding of GASB standards. This role requires sound professional judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex accounting issues. Success in this position depends on the ability to collaborate effectively with departments, colleges, and component units across the University to ensure financial transactions and reporting are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and University policies.

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

nResponsibilities

nnnAssist in the preparation of annual financial statements and other required monthly and quarterly financial reports.

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nnParticipate in the implementation and ongoing application of GASB pronouncements.

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nnSupport monthly, and year-end close processes by ensuring assigned accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

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nnPartner with departments to resolve accounting questions, improve transaction accuracy, and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment.

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nnIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, reduce manual work, and improve consistency.

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nnSupport the setup, maintenance, and integrity of the chart of accounts, chartfields, and general ledger structure

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nnContribute to responses to external auditor inquiries in a timely and accurate manner

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n nMinimum Qualifications

nEQUIVALENCY 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).

nFinancial Reporting Analyst, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

nPreferences

nnnExperience assisting in the preparation and/or review of financial statements.

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nnUnderstanding GASB rules and guidelines.

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nnCandidates who are CPA -eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams.

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nnStrong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data validation, and analysis of large data sets.

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n nType Benefited Staff

nSpecial Instructions Summary

nAdditional Information

nThe 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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

nThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

nVeterans’ 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.

nConsistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

nTo 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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nAs perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

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