This position maintains and reconciles ledgers and accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles in compliance with university, state and federal policies for Advancement at the University of Utah. The Accounting Manager will support staff with general accounting activities including, but not limited to, payments of invoices, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of employee reimbursements, assistance with yearly purchasing card audits, end-of-month review/ sign-off, and purchasing. This role will also prepare and analyze financial information based upon derived statistics and analysis performed to enhance fiscal accountability and reporting. The Accounting Manager reports to the Direct of Administration for University Advancement.The successful candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, administrative, time-management and organizational skills, social and emotional intelligence, and the ability to triage and manage multiple priorities and projects. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic and customer service orientation, will possess superior scheduling and organizational skills, will display the ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion, and will be able to meet deadlines. A successful candidate must have operational knowledge of Microsoft Office and related computer software including, Outlook, Power Point and Word/Excel.At University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and up to 14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, we have the following perks, including:Flexibility: Two Four days a week (depending on your work) feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.Office Culture: we have a highly collaborative office. Dress code is relaxed business/casual we want you to be comfortable.Wellness in action: take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, discount on outdoor recreation rentals and Eccles Student Life Center, nutrition services, and more.Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural, museum, lectures and select sporting events on campus.Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities and an annual budget to develop your skills.Other benefits and services include: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), Roth 403(b), 457(b))WellU Employee Wellness ProgramAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Long Term Care InsuranceUESP 529 College Savings PlanAuto/Home InsuranceFamily and Medical Leave Act