Accountant III

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Great Falls, MT

5d•$32 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

TalentFish is casting a line for an Accountant III. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a leading health system in Great Falls, MT. Remote or hybrid candidates will be considered, provided they can work on-site for the first 2–3 weeks to get oriented with the team. This position exists to plan, coordinate, organize, and implement key financial functions for a large regional health system and its entities. The Accountant III plays a lead role in the annual audit, annual budget, and required tax filings, serves as an internal consultant on accounting issues, and frequently reviews the work of other Accountants. The role requires strong independent judgment, operational expertise across Workday Financial modules, and the ability to maintain important external relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting + 4 years of staff accounting experience with bookkeeping and Workday at an organization of comparable size, OR Master's degree in Finance or Accounting + 2 years of equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with Workday Financials, Workday GL, Workday Cash, Workday Fixed Assets, and Workday Treasury (required)
Strong knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, and appropriate treatment of complex accounting issues
Proven ability to lead projects and serve as an internal consultant across financial functions
Experience supporting annual audits, budgets, and tax filings
Ability to review and provide guidance on the work of other accountants
Strong independent judgment and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-changing environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage external relationships and handle conflict effectively
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday AP (preferred)
Experience with Workday Accounting Implementation (preferred)
EPIC experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, organize, and implement key financial functions for the health system and its entities
Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations on appropriate accounting treatment
Take a lead role in the annual audit, annual budget preparation, and required tax filings
Serve as an internal consultant on accounting projects and issues as appropriate
Review the work of other Accountants and provide feedback and guidance
Maintain important external relationships required for effective financial operations
Apply independent judgment and expertise to accomplish departmental and organizational goals
Handle pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy across constantly changing situations
Perform all assigned job duties and adhere to all applicable licensing board and agency regulations
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures