Entry Level Accountant

About the position

The Entry Level Accountant/Financial Analyst position at the Greater Phoenix Urban League involves assisting with day-to-day accounting operations under the direction of the Controller. The role focuses on managing vital accounting data, processing reports, and analyzing financial information. The position is non-exempt and does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Completes, reviews, monitors, and follows up on a variety of accounting and personnel documents.
• Assists in performing automated accounting and financial system assignments.
• Gathers and prepares data such as leave and payroll data, special reports, and financial projects, contracts or accounts.
• Tracks, monitors, logs, sorts, processes and files, scans electronic and/or hardcopy documents.
• Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable billings.
• Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
• Assists with internal audits and data analyses.
• Distributes accounting reports as directed.
• May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Demonstrates superior seamless employee staff service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field required.
• Bookkeeping training preferred, at least two (2) years' experience.
• Knowledge of Automated Accounting Systems.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Access, Word, Excel; also, Google Web-based Applications.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to utilize deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to utilize mathematical reasoning to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Ability to utilize oral expression to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others can understand.
• Ability to utilize written comprehension to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and being thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to have integrity and being independent, honest, and ethical.
• Ability to think analytically in analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Ability to utilize cooperation skills in being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Advanced multitasking and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Word.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance