Entry Level Accountant ID-8249

March 18, 2025

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.

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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

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