Utah Retirement Systems · 1 week ago
ACCOUNTANT I, II or III
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$25.58/hr - $31.96/hrUtah Retirement Systems provides benefits for state and other Utah Public employees. They are seeking an Accountant who will perform a variety of accounting and general management duties, including maintaining accounting general ledgers and implementing accounting policy changes.
Financial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Initiates, recommends, and implements accounting policy and procedure changes
Resolves technical issues related to accounting procedures, reporting, balancing, and reconciling
Audits and analyzes methods and procedures for validity and efficiency and assures security of information recorded within the system
Coordinates between departments to resolve discrepancies and to verify the transactions
Maintains accounting general ledgers and applies technical knowledge according to generally accepted accounting principles
Prepares adjusting and correcting entries
Utilizes general ledgers and cash control fund, budgets, financial reporting, financial/member statistics, member reconciliations, payroll administration, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, checking account control, and accounts receivable
Prepares reconciliations to the general ledgers to ensure timely completion
Assists division managers with financial reporting of budget funds and monthly reports
Works with computer programmers, Controllers, and Finance staff regarding/initiating new program ideas and changes and to investigate and resolve complex program problems
Initiates investigations of accounting records to determine or resolve discrepancies
Provides support to audit personnel during special audits
Documents and updates flowcharts and outlines for department procedures
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Maintains strict confidentiality
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, business management, public administration, computer programming or a related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Microsoft Office Suite
Specialized software for accounting applications
Calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages
Mathematical measures, calculations, and terminology
Basic algebra concepts
Statistical measures, calculations, and terminology
10-key calculator
Professional accounting standards and ethics
Generally accepted accounting principles established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Government Accounting Standards Board
Internal control principles and methods of application
Analyzing routine accounting problems and making standard adjustments
Cost analysis for various account expense categories
Analyze a variety of financial problems and make recommendations
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to carry out a vital process with general supervision
Coordinate a variety of financial administrative matters
Follow written and verbal instructions
Prioritize work
Perform within deadlines
Work well in a team environment as well as independently
Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner
Apply policies and procedures to work situations
Follow through with assignments
Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines
Demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS
Preferred
Preference for professional designation as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits far exceed what most modern employers offer
Company
Utah Retirement Systems
Utah Retirement Systems provides retirement and insurance services.
Founded in 1963
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Dolphin, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Bjarnason, CFA
Chief Compliance Officer - Investments
Recent News
2023-05-17
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