Accounting Support Clerk II

Accounting Support Clerk

The University of Utah is one of the nation's premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. As Utah's flagship university, the institution is deeply committed to advancing knowledge, fostering discovery, and serving as an engine of economic and societal impact for the state and beyond.

Within this environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) plays a critical role in ensuring research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability. RMC is undergoing a period of exciting transformation -- expanding staff capacity, implementing new service models, modernizing business processes, and streamlining technology solutions.

The Accounting Support Clerk provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Research Management Compliance department, with a focus on document management and scanning, and maintains accurate paper and digital files while ensuring confidentiality. This role ensures that financial documents are accurately filed, archived, captured, organized, and accessible, supporting efficient workflow and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. Additionally, the role includes sorting and routing emails to the appropriate team members, distributing physical mail, answering and routing phone calls, and performing other administrative tasks to support the team under moderate supervision.