Accountant I

Axiomcareofaz; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with up to 3.5% match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement for CMEs

EAP

Voluntary benefits including life/AD&D

Job summary

Axiom Care is hiring an Accounting Specialist to maintain financial records, reconcile accounts, and support the CFO and Accounting Manager across multiple entities in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on accuracy, GAAP compliance, and timely financial reporting.

The Accountant I will contribute to monthly closes, assist with billing and collections, and ensure documentation is complete for audits and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliation and assist monthly close processes.
• Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conduct internal audits.
• Assist the billing department with collections and reporting.
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines.
• Respond to information requests and assist with audits.
• Ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist the CFO and Accounting Manager as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axiom Care is a fast‑paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider with locations in the Phoenix metro area and Apache Junction. We primarily serve low‑income and justice‑involved individuals who are seeking to change their life for the better. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence‑based professional counseling, case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and more.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 hours (Full-time- Exempt)

Job Summary

Accountant I responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports for several entities, performing account reconciliations, assisting the billing department with collections and reporting, and maintaining accounts payable documentation. You will also be assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager as needed and responding to information requests by management and for auditing purposes.

To be successful as an Accounting Specialist, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). An outstanding Staff Accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliation and assisting with monthly close processes
• Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits
• Assisting the billing department with collections and reporting
• Performing intercompany account reconciliations
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

About Axiom Care

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix‑based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full‑continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice‑involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice‑impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

Requirements

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Good problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Highly organized and detailed‑oriented.

Required Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities, adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles, and approaches change positively.
• Collaboration – Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Computer/Microsoft Office Use – Ability to navigate the internet, process words, update spreadsheets, and send emails on the computer.
• Quality Orientation – Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Communication – Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.