Accountant II

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.

• Conduct procedures and maintain accounting systems needed to maintain proper records, affording strong accounting controls and services.
• Directly participate in the monthly closing process and have assigned responsibilities for researching and preparing appropriate journal entries to effect the closing.
• Identify and maintain strict checks and balances to ensure all accounts are in balance and properly accounted for as part of the monthly close process.
• Participate as assigned in preparation of monthly reporting packages to senior management and quarterly and annual reporting packages to external audiences such as bondholders.
• Have 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.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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.