Staff Accountant: QuickBooks & Nonprofit Specialist

PHI Air Medical; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Health in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the month‑end close, prepare journal entries, and manage reconciliations. You will collaborate with the Finance & Accounting team to ensure accurate data and timely reporting, including work for a related nonprofit entity using QuickBooks Online.

The role requires 2+ years in accounting or 5+ years bookkeeping, proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to utilize AI tools to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• 2+ years 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.
• 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.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

AI & emerging tools aptitude

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PHI Health in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the month‑end close, prepare journal entries, and manage reconciliations. You will collaborate with the Finance & Accounting team to ensure accurate data and timely reporting, including work for a related nonprofit entity using QuickBooks Online.

The role requires 2+ years in accounting or 5+ years bookkeeping, proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to utilize AI tools to optimize workflows.