About the Department

Provide professional accounting services and administrative leadership by being a key member of the Accounting Services management team. This position utilizes a strong accounting background to successfully guide the work of others and contribute to the strategic financial management of the University.

Position Duties

Serve as a mentor and key resource to peers and team members within Accounting Services.
Formulate and administer policies and procedures for effective and successful control over University assets and resources and the business and financial operations of the University.
Coordinate with accounting personnel and other constituents to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions and accounting entries
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels, be responsive to inquiries, and provide professional expertise and financial analysis on a wide range of issues and special projects.
Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements and other financial reporting
Administer a system of internal controls to assure legal and fiscal compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and generally accepted practices
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MACC or MBA with an emphasis in accounting.
Minimum of five years of progressively higher levels of responsibility in accounting, business administration, financial management, or related experience is required.
Supervisory experience.
Provide excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills.
Possess a learning orientation to change technology impacting business processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of such change technologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and other related software and report generation capabilities.
Prepare financial statements and other financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain working relationships with banks, auditors, legislators, and other public organizations.
Stay abreast of and analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate accounting principles, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and federal and state laws pertinent to functions and responsibilities of this department

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is highly preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education.
Manage a complex office environment, creating and fostering an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, service, and teamwork.
An applied use of Structured Query Language (SQL) is desired

For Payroll Manager * Payroll experience

For AR/Req Manager * Inventory and grant accounting experience

Other Qualifications

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

High Deductible Health Plans
- Health Savings Account
Traditional Health Plans
- Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
- Basic
- Supplemental
- Long-term Disability
Retirement Options:
- TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
- Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
- URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
Tuition Waivers
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave

To learn more details, visit our benefits page, and view total compensation estimates here.

Agency Information

Employer: Southern Utah University (UT)
Address: 351 West University Boulevard

Cedar City, Utah, 84720
Phone: (435) 586-8572
Website: https://www.suu.edu/