Senior Accountant – Phoenix, AZ
 
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting and is primarily responsible for preparing, reconciling, and reviewing accounting and financial transactions in support of the company’s financial reporting team.
 
Duties and Accountabilities:

• Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial statements and documents and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and allocation entries in the General Ledger Accounting System
• Monitor and run recurring journal entries
• Review or prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Prepare, review and issue monthly segment financial reports
• Assist with analysis of Air Medical monthly reports as needed, including detailed variance report analyses by region/base/location with accounting assistance and education to base personnel for continued operational efficiency
• Assist with preparation of annual business plan.
• Work with internal and external auditors on internal control and financial audits as required
• Perform analysis and assist with special projects as requested by Air Medical Finance, Accounting, and Operational managers
• Maintenance of and compliance with financial internal controls
• Monitor capital spending budget and requests
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested
• Understand and provide visible support of Destination Zero

 
Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 2 -3 years’ experience in public accounting or the health care industry preferred
• Highly skilled in use of Excel spreadsheets
• Attention to detail
• Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done
• Must be able to pass a pre-placement drug test and background screen

 
About the Client:
Our client is the leading air ambulance provider across the United States, providing air medical services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. We safely transport more than 30,000 patients each year, operating out of more than 65 bases across the United States. At each base, we maintain a dedicated crew of pilots, nurses and communications specialists – all exceptionally trained and ready to respond.