Staff Accountant

The primary responsibility of the Staff Accountant is to ensure the company's financial procedures and records are in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principals), laws, and regulations.

Who We Are:

• Planned Parenthood Arizona promotes and protects every person's freedom and right to enjoy sexual health and well-being, to make reproductive choices, and build healthy, strong families. Planned Parenthood Arizona services include an emphasis on family planning and reproductive health care, including the provision of birth control and comprehensive contraceptive counseling, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing, counseling and referral, HIV testing, annual exams, abortion care, gender affirming care, vasectomies, and more. In addition, PPAZ focuses on providing medically accurate sexuality education and training services throughout the state.

What you'll get to do:

• Develop and oversee procedures that ensure financial transactions are timely, accurate and complete.
• Review AP and approve for completeness and accuracy.
• Review AR for completeness and accuracy
• Review, monitor, and post daily development and health center deposits.
• Prepare and review monthly and general accounting journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and reconcile identified BS and IS accounts.
• Prepare monthly restricted net asset release entry
• Provide monthly grant reporting to medical operations and development
• Prepare weekly medical operations report
• Research and resolve account balance discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other members of the Finance team, as needed.
• Serve as back up for AP and AR.
• Account for leases according to GAAP.
• Assist in year-end external audit schedules and prepares supporting schedules as assigned by the Controller/Director of Finance.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other members of the Finance team, as needed
• Identify improvements to current processes and make recommendations.  Implement and review new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

What we're looking for:

• Outstanding moral character and commitment to neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with broad and diverse audiences.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems using good judgment and discernment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced growth environment, manage multiple priorities and translate business strategies into actionable plans.
• Proven project management skills and track record of delivering results on time.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to all health centers in service area and work flexible hours as needed.
• Displays awareness/understanding of race equity issues in the workplace and in healthcare. 
• Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain trust, quality as well as patient and staff satisfaction. 
• Commitment to advancing race(+) equity within one's own work; interested in expanding knowledge about the impact that racial inequity plays in society. 
• Demonstrate adeptness in communicating effectively across diversities and responding to feedback regarding identity and equity with a willingness to learn. 
• Committed to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values and standards. 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience overseeing account reconciliations and analysis.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and in team-oriented settings.
• The ability to work with confidential information is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software is required; experience with MIP is preferred.

What We Offer:

• $59,000-$64,000 annually
• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays
• Very Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans if work 20+ hours per week
• Basic Life and AD+D - Employer paid.
• STD (Short Term Disability), LTD (Long Term Disability), Supplemental Life
• Pet Insurance
• 401k, optional matching after 365 days (12 months) of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer 

$59,000 - $64,000 a year

When applying please check your Junk/SPAM folder for the invite for a phone screening.

This job requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPAZ does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers' candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers being the current criminal justice system and its effect on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC, and as an organization, we are working to eliminate those barriers.

A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. PPAZ encourages all interested parties to apply for this position.

Planned Parenthood Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.