Staff Accountant

PHI Health, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Staff Accountant to support data entry, journal entries, reconciliations, and cash posting. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely financial data and assist in the close process within a small, focused finance team.

The role includes ownership of related nonprofit accounting activities, and experience with QuickBooks Online for balance sheet reconciliations and reporting to leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

AI tools

Job description

PHI Health - Staff Accountant Join Our Life-Saving Team in Tempe, AZ!

Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe. With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.

Who We Are

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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

Schedule / Location

5 & 2 Schedule | Phoenix, AZ

Qualifications

• The Successful Candidate Will Have 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.

Our Core Competencies

• Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
• Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
• Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
• Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

Behavioral Competencies

• Drive & Energy – Maintains a fast pace and continues to produce in a deadline-driven environment.
• Functional & Technical Expertise – Adds organizational value through unique expertise and serves as a functional resource within their area of expertise.
• High Standards – Can establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
• Initiative – Takes a proactive approach and takes action without being prompted. Continually seeks to improve processes, find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
• Integrity – Acts ethically and honestly and applies those standards of behavior to daily work activities.

The PHI Health Advantage

For more than 40 years, PHI Health has provided critical air medical transport services across the country. We outfit each aircraft with advanced technology, enforce rigorous training protocols, and lead the industry in safety innovation. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first organization to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award.

HEALTH -- Join our life saving team in Tempe, AZ!

Disclaimer: The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

At PHI, we believe talented people only reach their full potential when they’re a part of an exceptional team. That’s why we strive to bring together the most talented, passionate professionals and empower them to drive the future of the helicopter industry. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional or transitioning from military to civilian life, we encourage you to explore our current opportunities and thrive in your career.

Here at PHI, we know that our people set us apart and make our success possible. Customers around the globe choose PHI for our safe, efficient, quality, service—a mission made possible because of our extraordinary teams. Our highly skilled pilots, mechanics, communications specialists, emergency medicine personnel and safety experts are some of the bests in the business.

With our world-class training and development programs, benefits and culture, PHI is invested in providing our people with the resources and support needed to reach their full potential.