Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Open Date  | 09/11/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN43084B
Job Title  | Financial Analyst
Working Title  | Financial Analyst
Job Grade  | E
FLSA Code  | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opportunities for a remote or hybrid telework schedule may be available if supported by operational needs. Employees with an approved hybrid telework schedule are expected to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.
VP Area  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $39,300 - $68,349
Close Date  | 12/11/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |

Job Summary 
Pediatric Research Enterprise at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst provides a full range of financial services to assigned divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. The Financial Analyst prepares financial reports, conducts special projects, prepares annual budgets and provides financial analysis to all levels of management. The Financial Analyst is able to manage a complex workload of multiple divisions and is effective and efficient in coordinating with division chiefs and other division managers and staff. The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information) 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children Flex spending accounts University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000 Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet. Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities  Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities  | Essential Functions / Responsibilities Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports. Analyzes trends and possible consequences. Analyzes financial documents, statistical data, historical data and presents and interprets for management. Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems. Audits accounting systems, reconciles ledger and payroll data and resolves technical problems; recommends solutions when appropriate. Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and departmental operations. Prepares, monitors and provides reports for departmental/divisional budgets. Prepares grant budgets and provides assistance with grant proposals. Provides training on financial issues and procedures; provides guidance to more junior staff. Researches and prepares necessary revenue, expense, payroll, journal entries and other accounting procurements and/or corrections. Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure.  Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH, State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources). Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought.  Collaborates with centralized financial team to address issues, challenges and trends. Participates in meetings held with colleagues to discuss changes in financial accounting standards, changes within the department, and various issues and resolution techniques.

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It 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 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  | 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  | PreferencesPrevious experience in research accounting strongly preferred.
Type  | Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary   
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. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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