The USU Controller's Office seeks to hire an Accountant as part of the College Accounting team. The successful applicant will participate in and assist with all area’s college accounting and financial reporting functions.
Responsibilities Assists with the preparation of notes to the financial statementsMaintains complex records and filesCompiles statistical, financial, accounting, and/or auditing reports and tablesMust become an expert in reading and analyzing contracts regarding leases and softwareMaintains a complex database of all leases and software using third party systemCalculates required financial information for financial statements and notes in order to ensure compliance with GASB requirementsPrepares complex journal entriesReconciles difficult accounts and reports, resolving discrepancies and problemsInteracts with colleges and departmentsReviews completed financial statements for accuracyPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned QualificationsMinimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus two years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Two to Three years’ experience in higher education accounting and financial reportingComprehensive knowledge and experience with Banner FinanceDemonstrated experience and expertise in compiling financial statementsExperience reading and analyzing contracts and understanding related terms and conditionsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Financial Statement preparationUnderstand and apply GASB statementsFinancial analysisContracts review and understandingCommunication with campus communityLearn and apply various accounting software applicationsMaintain schedules and reports to ensure accuracy and timelinessJournal entriesReconciliationsOther assignments and duties as assigned Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 02/2025
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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
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*updated 09/2023
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