Accountant II

Position Summary

This position applies the accounting policies and practices as developed by financial management of Phoenix Children’s and performs day‑to‑day accounting procedures with substantial independence and autonomy, generally supervised by an Accountant III or Manager.

• Conducts procedures and maintains accounting systems needed to maintain proper records, affording strong accounting controls and services
• Directly participates in the monthly closing process and has assigned responsibilities for researching and preparing appropriate journal entries to effect the closing
• Identifies and maintains strict checks and balances to be sure all accounts are in balance and properly accounted for as part of the monthly close process.
• Participates as assigned in preparation of monthly reporting package to senior management and/or quarterly and annual reporting packages to external audiences such as bondholders
• Has assigned areas of accounts that receive monthly and/or other periodic reconciliations, provided to the Accountant III or Manager for review in accordance with departmental practice
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field coupled with 20 hours of Accounting Courses (
  Required
  )
• Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (
  Preferred
  )

• Two years of professional level experience in accounting or finance functions post degree (
  Required
  )

• Moderate to strong Excel skills (
  Required
  )

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant (
  Preferred
  )

• Hearing – Constantly
• Sitting – Constantly
• Standing – Occasionally
• Talking – Frequently
• Walking – Occasionally
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Color Discrimination – Frequently
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable