NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets and Debt
St. George 84770, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expUtah Tech University is a polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. The Staff Accountant will provide professional accounting services focusing on oversight and reporting for fixed assets, debt service, and related financial activities, while collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate records and compliance with regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify, track, and report property to be considered as a University fixed asset. Maintain records and report on property value throughout useful life, including depreciation schedules
Responsible for accounting related to bond and debt activity, including journal entry preparation, bond draws and reporting
Coordinate and oversee activities related to physical inventory counting and observation. Work with University personnel in various departments to perform inventory observation, reconcile physical inventories to University records, and attach identification tags to assets
Oversees policies, procedures, and processing as it relates to fixed assets; system administrator of fixed asset system
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, reports and schedules
Respond to financial account inquiries by university personnel
Prepare schedules, entries, and footnotes for the annual financial statements and work with the auditors during their audit of the financial statements
Hire, train and supervise part-time accounting assistants
Maintain professional communication skills while interacting effectively with students, colleagues, university departments and outside agencies
Maintain deep understanding and knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as University policies, and how they apply to the University's accounting and finance processes and practices
Remain knowledgeable in accounting rules and regulations and assist with ongoing compliance with GAAP and GASB matters
Provide accounting support and guidance to various departments as assigned
Assist with financial reporting and reconciling activities as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
Working knowledge of data and transaction analysis, as well as preparing statements and reports, required
Strong organizational skills, capable of managing numerous projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a complex office environment, helping to create and foster an environment of professionalism, cooperation, service, and teamwork
Able to evaluate internal controls and implement changes to ensure proper control and asset protection
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and associated financial statement programs
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with university employees and the public
Preferred
Two years' related experience in generally accepted accounting principles and procedures preferred
Banner Finance experience preferred
Benefits
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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