Accounting Support Intern, Finance

The School of Medicine Dean’s Office Finance Unit serves as a centralized financial resource for 23 academic departments and provides financial operational support for 24 Dean’s Office units. This Accounting Support Intern position offers a broad scope of routine responsibilities as well as ad hoc projects working with our Finance team. The variety of tasks allows multiple opportunities to expand your professional skills in a dynamic work environment and would be an ideal position for an individual currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Perform multiple accounting support functions, such as compiling, sorting, and preparing documents and reports, issuing bills and invoices, bookkeeping, calculating and verifying debit and credit amounts, and posting transactions to appropriate accounts. Ensure the appropriate filing and maintenance of accounting records. Input data into financial systems and reconcile reports. Create and produce reports and assist accountants on special projects as necessary. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Accounting Support Clerks, I

Perform multiple accounting support functions, such as compiling, sorting, and preparing documents and reports, issuing bills and invoices, bookkeeping, calculating and verifying debit and credit amounts, and posting transactions to appropriate accounts. Ensure the appropriate filing and maintenance of accounting records. Input data into financial systems and reconcile reports. Create and produce reports and assist accountants on special projects as necessary. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S21171

Grade: S13

• Reconciles accounts and ensures transactions are posted correctly. Review transactions for accuracy and required backup documentation.
• Supports the School of Medicine’s financial processes.
• Prepares journal entries and completes financial forms as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of various accounting and financial reports.
• Functions as department payroll reporter and provides Human resources support, which includes handling Kronos timecard approvals, ePAF, and I-9 processing.
• Assists in the preparation and review of annual budgets.
• Identifies and problem-solves accounting irregularities.
• Collaborates on additional projects as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Accounting Support Clerks, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

• University of Utah student majoring in Accounting, Business, or a related area of study.
• Previous experience with Excel and databases.