Accounting Specialist

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Job Summary:

Arizona Liver Health is looking for qualified candidates for the Accounting Specialist position in Chandler, AZ.

Title: Accounting Specialist

Compensation: $23 - $29 per hour

Status: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Work location: Onsite in Chandler (8am-5pm)

Essential job functions/duties 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

• Prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. 
• Maintains the general ledger. 
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. 
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. 
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required 

• Basic understanding of general accounting principles, concepts, terminology, and best practices
• Understanding of healthcare industry preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong analytical skills including proficiency in usage of Microsoft Excel required
• Prior experience using accounting software (QBO) preferred

Education, credentials, and/or trainings required

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, or related field

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Office setting

Physical demands

• Able to lift at least 15 lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
• Able to type and do computer work for long periods

Travel Requirements

• Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
• 2 weeks PTO
• 5 days Sick Time
• 7 Company Paid holidays + 2 Paid Half-days
• 401K with 6% company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Shared company vehicles for required travel

EEO statement

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. 

Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and pushy inquires may also be blocked across our network as spam. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.