Accounting Supervisor

Salary: $66,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202600116
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Accounting Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt


Position Summary
Provides professional accounting services including account analysis, loan counseling training, and other duties as assigned. Responsible for supervision and reporting of either Accounts Payable and Payroll, Accounts Receivable, or Grants and Plant Accounting as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for grant and contract reporting, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and university policies and procedures.
• Oversee processing of payroll, benefits, and related liability accounts, and ensures all related payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and benefits are paid timely.
• Oversees the processing of payables for payment, travel accounting, and other accounts payable related processes and filings.
• Oversees reconciliation and analysis of various University accounts.
• Formulate and administer policies and procedures.
• Responds to financial account inquires buy University personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree (Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field).
• Minimum of three years of progressively higher levels of responsibility in accounting, business administration, financial management, or related experience is required.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, procedures, and practices, preferably in the field of higher education.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Professional appearance and attitude.
• Strong organization skills. Capable of managing numerous tasks at once
• Ability to use computerized accounting systems, both mainframe and P.C. applications, functional use of related software, i.e., spreadsheets, and word processors.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to create accurate and timely reports.
• Assist in creating and fostering an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to develop and/or understand new techniques and to apply general principles to deal effectively with specific conditions or problems when they arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• CPA or CPA candidate

Supplemental Information


This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

• High Deductible Health Plans
  • Health Savings Account
• Traditional Health Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
  • Basic
  • Supplemental
  • Long-term Disability
• Retirement Options:
  • TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
  • Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
  • URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
• Tuition Waivers
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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