<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 11/24/2025 Requisition Number PRN43679B Job Title Accountants (Cost) Working Title Research Cost Accountants Career Progression Track P00 Track Level 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</p> <ul> <li>Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 and flexible around core hours. </li><li>Hybrid acceptable. </li></ul> <p>VP Area President Department 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,000 to $80,000 Close Date 01/15/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12/15/2025 Job Summary</p> <p>The University of Utah is recognized as one of the nation's premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. Within this vibrant environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) plays a vital role in ensuring that research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability.</p> <p>We are expanding our financial post-award team significantly to support the University's growing research portfolio, and it is an exciting time to join us. The Cost Accountant will directly contribute to this mission performing analysis of the University's indirect cost recovery mechanisms and compliance for Service and Recharge Centers. This role requires knowledge of federal costing principles, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to anticipate and proactively respond to a rapidly evolving F&A policy landscape.</p> <p>Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu</p> <p>The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Plan, conduct, and participate in analysis of cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards. Recommend changes in cost accounting methods, procedures, and systems. Conduct cost audits and variance analysis, and act as liaison with other departments. </li><li>Assist with the preparation of the University's F&A rate proposal, ensuring compliance with federal cost principles, audit requirements, and institutional objectives. </li><li>Provide oversight, policy development, and compliance monitoring for Service and Recharge Centers, ensuring proper rate setting, cost allocation, and alignment with institutional and federal standards. </li><li>Partner with campus to expand the Service Recharge Center compliance program. </li><li>Partners with faculty, administrators, and central offices to address complex costing issues, ensuring both compliance and support for the University's research mission. </li><li>Assists with the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for principal investigators, department administrators, and central office staff. </li><li>Participates in opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancement; participates in initiatives to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in costing and Service Recharge operations. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:</p> <p>Accountants (Cost), II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).</p> <p>Accountants (Cost), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>What is your highest level of completed education? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p> </li><li> <p>Associate Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Master's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Doctorate Degree</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related work experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 years or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more, but less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more, but less than 10 years</p> </li><li> <p>10 years or more, but less than 12 years</p> </li><li> <p>12 years or more, but less than 14 years</p> </li><li> <p>14 years or more</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>