Accountant I

Accountant I

Axiom Care is a fast-paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider with locations in the Phoenix metro area and Apache Junction. We primarily serve low-income and justice-involved individuals who are seeking to change their life for the better. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence-based professional counseling, case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and more.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 hours (Full-time- Exempt)

Accountant I responsibilities include maintaining financial records and reports for several entities, performing account reconciliations, assisting the billing department with collections and reporting, and maintaining accounts payable documentation. You will also be assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager as needed and responding to information requests by management and for auditing purposes.

To be successful as a Accounting Specialist, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). An outstanding Staff Accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliation and assisting with monthly close processes
• Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits
• Assisting the billing department with collections and reporting
• Performing intercompany account reconciliations
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Together, we're building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented.

Required Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.
• Collaboration - Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Computer/Microsoft Office Use - Ability to navigate the internet, process words, update spreadsheets, and send emails on the computer.
• Quality Orientation: - Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Communication – Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.