Job Details

AR Analysts

Position Number: 6781187
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

AR Analysts

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

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Under general supervision, exercise sound judgement to:

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 rollout 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
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, eAward, 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
Identify and apply payments to appropriate projects in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure open AR items are collected in a 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Billing Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Billing Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Billing Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliations, and transaction review.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft or comparable ERP/financial systems and comfort with data queries and reports.
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify issues, and propose solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise guidance to non-financial audiences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43779B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid acceptable.
Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $23.04 - $33.73
Close Date: 3/9/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193325