"Accounting Support Intern, Finance"

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S21171 Grade: S13

Preferences

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

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN16644N
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, business hours. The selected candidate will work a fully remote, flexible schedule with regular check-ins.
• Department: 01501 - SOM Finance
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $16.00 - $19.00/hourly
• Close Date: 2/23/2026

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