Staff Accountant

PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. The Staff Accountant performs a range of activities regarding data entry, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, low-volume cash posting, and variance research in the accounting system. This role coordinates actively within the accounting team and with various stakeholders cross-functionally to ensure that accurate and timely data is collected and recorded.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
2+ years of accounting experience in a large corporate accounting department or 5+ years bookkeeping experience.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
Curiosity and aptitude for using AI and emerging tools to enhance accounting workflows.
This position is designated Safety Sensitive under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.

Responsibilities

Prepare GL journal entries and monthly accruals to assist with the month-end close.
Must prioritize workload and work in a deadline-driven environment.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Perform timely research and resolution of issues, including preparing adjusting entries.
Perform low-volume cash posting.
Streamline processes, create efficiencies, and improve the close process.
Serve as the primary accountant for a related nonprofit entity, owning all accounting activity in QuickBooks Online, including full balance sheet reconciliations and submission of financial reports to leadership.
Other duties, as assigned in support of the Finance & Accounting department.