Job Details

Financial Analyst

Position Number: 6214081
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The Utah Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is hiring a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst will be an integral team member in the CTSI's Administrative Core, which provides central operational support to the CTSI's many cores, services, teams, and training programs.

To learn more about the CTSI, visit: https://ctsi.utah.edu/

Under minimal supervision, the Financial Analyst will support the day-to-day financial operations and compliance for the CTSI, particularly in travel, purchasing cards, asset management, and financial transactions. The Financial Analyst will prepare financial reports, conduct special projects, and provide financial analyses for all levels of management. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, collaborates well in a group, and is able to work on and complete tasks independently.

The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, which includes the following:

Affordable Health Insurance from day 1
Generous University-funded Retirement Plan
Sick and Vacation Pay Accrual
Tuition Reduction
Life Insurance
And more!

For more information, go to https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:

Provides travel support and processes travel reimbursements through the Concur System.
Maintains space, property, asset database, and inventory.
Oversees departmental purchasing card compliance and monthly cost reallocation.
Provides training and guidance to other staff on financial issues, purchasing card compliance, travel, and other procedures to other staff.
Monitors and facilitates financial transactions for educational and research programs in alignment with the budget.

General functions include:

Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and departmental operations.
Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports.
Analyzes financial data and interprets for management.
Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
Audits accounting systems, reconciles data, and resolves technical problems or recommends solutions when appropriate.
Analyzes trends and possible consequences.
May prepare and monitor subunit budgets.
Other duties 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 requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required.

An advanced degree, such as a Master's of Business Administration, is preferred. Certain positions may require familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Prior experience in accounting and/or financial tracking strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, strongly preferred.
Familiarity with university systems, including Concur, Management Reports,and Procurement, is helpful.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41836B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: will be arranged with Supervisor
Department: 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,650-$55,999
Close Date: 7/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182164