Job Summary
Processes repetitive and nonrepetitive, clerical accounting transactions which require specific knowledge of a wide variety of prescribed accounting codes and classifications.
Responsibilities
Prepares payroll and journal entries for payroll deductions, and other accounting documents.
Records various payroll tax amounts on spreadsheets.
Assists with various payroll tax processing tasks related to IRS Forms W-2 and W-4.
Assists with various income tax processing tasks in preparation of the University’s IRS Forms 990-T and 990.
Records and deposits various types of amounts received by the department.
Processes mail, faxes, and checks received by the department.
Assists staff on various tasks and projects.

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.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience performing accounting functions and preparing related reports, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to use standard office machines, calculators and data input terminals; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.