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Top candidates will demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
3 days per week minimum in office.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position performs high-level professional accounting work and is responsible for the management of a complete set of accounts, preparation of financial statements and reports on University-wide accounting systems. This position exercises considerable judgment in maintaining accounting procedures and the preparation of statements and reports.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Prepares and verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements and reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data.
- Establishes and maintains departmental accounting procedures, makes recommendations on the implementation of accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and interim financial reports which includes review and approval of journal entries, preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for individual entities and consolidated enterprise reports.
- May train, supervise, and evaluate clerical staff; may supervise professional staff.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations, prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact.
- Performs monthly expense variance analysis.
- Prepares consolidations, inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
- Ensure company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements as appropriate.
- Responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives relating to accounting and financial reporting.
- Functions as internal business partner to operations including finance directors and executive directors of the various entities as well as the University Accounting Department.
- Assists with periodic reviews, year-end audits and compliance activities in support of external auditors and the internal finance operation.
- Aids the controller and assistant controller in researching and documenting the organization's accounting position on technical subject matters.
- Special projects as requested.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated spreadsheet and database skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalency.
- Four years of financial accounting experience.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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 patient populations.
All qualified individuals are 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 86768
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10W System AR/Revenue
Category Finance/Accounting
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
Top candidates will demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
3 days per week minimum in office.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position performs high-level professional accounting work and is responsible for the management of a complete set of accounts, preparation of financial statements and reports on University-wide accounting systems. This position exercises considerable judgment in maintaining accounting procedures and the preparation of statements and reports.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Prepares and verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements and reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data.
- Establishes and maintains departmental accounting procedures, makes recommendations on the implementation of accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and interim financial reports which includes review and approval of journal entries, preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for individual entities and consolidated enterprise reports.
- May train, supervise, and evaluate clerical staff; may supervise professional staff.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations, prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact.
- Performs monthly expense variance analysis.
- Prepares consolidations, inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
- Ensure company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements as appropriate.
- Responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives relating to accounting and financial reporting.
- Functions as internal business partner to operations including finance directors and executive directors of the various entities as well as the University Accounting Department.
- Assists with periodic reviews, year-end audits and compliance activities in support of external auditors and the internal finance operation.
- Aids the controller and assistant controller in researching and documenting the organization's accounting position on technical subject matters.
- Special projects as requested.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated spreadsheet and database skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalency.
- Four years of financial accounting experience.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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 patient populations.
All qualified individuals are 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 86768
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10W System AR/Revenue
Category Finance/Accounting
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Accountant
Get your CPA credentials recognised early
Australian CA or CPA qualifications don't automatically map to U.S. CPA licensure, but they satisfy the E-3 visa degree requirement. Have a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator ready before you start applying so employers don't stall on paperwork.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for accountant roles. Employers already familiar with the prevailing wage certification process move faster and raise fewer sponsorship objections.
Clarify the specialty occupation case upfront
Not every accountant job title automatically clears the specialty occupation threshold. Roles that emphasise routine bookkeeping over technical analysis can draw scrutiny. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in accounting or finance before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be filed with DOL before your visa application can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the full sequence from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation, reducing delays from employer-side errors.
Negotiate who covers government filing fees
The E-3 requires no employer-paid USCIS petition fee at consulates, making it cheaper for employers than H-1B visa. Raise this directly when discussing offer terms so the cost structure is clear and sponsorship doesn't fall through at the HR approval stage.
Time your application around the LCA prevailing wage level
DOL sets prevailing wages by location and job zone, and your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified level. Check that the role is benchmarked to your actual duties, not a lower-level title, before the LCA is submitted to avoid a wage compliance problem.
E-3 Visa Financial Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Financial Accountant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Unlike general job boards, it filters for employers with sponsorship history so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't support the process. Search by role title and location to find active Financial Accountant listings.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Financial Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. A Financial Accountant position qualifies when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field as a standard entry requirement. Roles that blend accounting with general administrative duties, or that accept any degree, can be harder to defend as a specialty occupation, so the job description matters significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Financial Accountant roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, so approval doesn't depend on random selection. The H-1B subjects applicants to an oversubscribed lottery each April with no guarantee of selection. For an Australian Financial Accountant with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Financial Accountant?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with each new employer. Your new employer must file a certified LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you leave the country, or a change of status if you're already inside the U.S. There's no portability mechanism like the H-1B's AC21 rule, so plan the transition timing carefully.