Job Details

Lead AR Analyst

Position Number: 9885119
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Lead AR Analyst

Job Summary

The University of Utah is one of the nation's premier public research universities, with more
than $700 million in annual research expenditures and a bold trajectory toward $1 billion. The
Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) serves as the University's central
post-award finance and compliance unit---ensuring that research funding is managed in
accordance with federal, sponsor, and institutional requirements while supporting the
university's mission of discovery, innovation, and impact.

RMC partners closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects, the Controller's Office, and
college- and institute-level research administration teams to provide financial stewardship,
compliance oversight, and operational excellence across the post-award lifecycle. We are
modernizing our systems, reimagining our service model, and investing in people and process
innovation to sustain the University's growing research enterprise.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities
Under general supervision, exercise sound judgment to:

Assist with training and leading members of the Core Finance/ AR Team.
Assist with monthly reconciling of general holding accounts.
Assist with preparing and processing client invoices and billing statements
Review and evaluate billing information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company guidelines
Help address billing issues and respond to customer questions promptly
Contribute to the roll out and optimization of automated billing tools and workflows
Work closely with teams across the organization to keep billing operations running smoothly
Keep well-organized records of all billing activities and related documentation
Coordinate proactively with RMC's Grants and Contracts Officers to ensure timely and accurate cash draws, financial reporting, and receivables management
Coordinate with Sponsors and University partners to ensure timely payment application across multiple projects and departments.
Support audits, internal reviews, and closeout processes by providing reconciliations, documentation, and other required materials
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the University's financial and research systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, e-Award, or comparable platforms)
Contribute to process improvements by identifying recurring issues, proposing solutions, and participating in training or testing for new tools and workflows
Provide strong customer service and cultivate positive relationships with internal and external partners while ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to collaboration, consistency, and continuous learning
Ensure open Accounts Receivables items are collected in a timely manner
Identify and apply payments to appropriate projects in an accurate and timely manner

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).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting principles, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliations, transaction analysis, and financial reporting.
Experienced in using PeopleSoft and other ERP/financial systems, including data extraction, query development, and report analysis.
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify root causes of issues, and develop practical, effective solutions.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts and provide actionable guidance to both financial and non-financial
stakeholders

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46431B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-5, Some hybrid available after training is completed.
Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $23.04 - $33.73
Close Date: 12/07/2026
Open Until Filled:

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