Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | HonorHealth

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HonorHealth, located in Scottsdale, AZ. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, built on a culture of warmth and neighborly kindness since 1927. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization, directly supporting the care for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. The Staff Accountant I performs essential accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial information and supporting critical reporting and analysis.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Day
• Location: In-person, Scottsdale, AZ

• Team: General Accounting
• Mission: This person ensures the accurate recording and analysis of financial transactions, contributing to reliable financial reporting and the overall financial stability of the healthcare system.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare simple to complex journal entries to accurately record various financial transactions, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Financial Reporting: Compile data and prepare regularly scheduled or special reports, financial analysis, and financial statements.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform comprehensive analysis of financial information and prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations.
• System Utilization: Understand and effectively utilize the computerized accounting system to ensure the accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Audit Support: Respond to auditor requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree or four years of equivalent work-related experience is required, focusing on foundational accounting principles.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position that benefits from prior exposure to accounting practices.
• Skills: Proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial analysis, report preparation, account reconciliation, and journal entry creation.
• Bonus: One year of experience in public accounting or industry is preferred.