Accountant III

Cambia Health Solutions • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant III is a member of Cambia’s Accounting team and performs general, cash management/treasury, or cost accounting activities. The role supports financial statement preparation, account, bank, and report reconciliations and analysis, development of desktop procedures, and the development, maintenance, and analysis of company budgets, forecasts, cost data, and operating plans. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office, at listed Cambia office locations. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with possible overtime or work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment based on analysis.
• Ability to plan and organize own work, projects, and the work of others with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours during periods of heavy workloads.
• Thorough knowledge of PC and mainframe software and systems used by the company.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with staff and management at all levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated application of accounting knowledge relevant to the area of expertise: financial reporting and general accounting (GAAP and applicable NAIC SAP); cost accounting (CAS, FAR, GAAP, and SAP); or government accounting (FEHBAR, FAR, CAS, and GAAP).
• Ability to solve problems and develop proposed answers related to assigned functions.
• Demonstrated in-depth accounting knowledge relevant to the area of expertise.
• Leadership ability in project settings and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to research and prepare ad hoc reports and research and report accounting guidance for existing and new transactions.
• Ability to work onsite three days per week at a listed office location; preference is given to current employees and candidates within commuting distance of specified offices or willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries to record accruals and reclassifications.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare supporting documentation for reconciling entries, and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
• Prepare components or major sections of corporate and subsidiary financial statements under GAAP and SAP, ensuring accurate and timely financial data entry.
• Gather, validate, summarize, and analyze accounting or statistical data.
• Maintain cost accounting allocation tables using labor distribution, organizational structure, space, line-of-business distribution, workload, and other statistical data; review information with operating departments as needed.
• Prepare and analyze administrative cost and budget reports, investigate variances, and provide insights into current and future operations.
• Research transactions and coordinate miscellaneous invoicing and reimbursements; prepare marketing incentive worksheets when requested.
• Cross-train to provide backup for other staff and mentor or assist with onboarding new team members.
• Review, analyze, investigate, and report significant fluctuations between financial statements for different periods.
• Coordinate with other plans and departments to resolve inaccuracies and support assigned accounting functions.
• Provide internal and external auditors with reconciliations, schedules, adjustments, explanations, and responses to questions; help ensure timely audit completion.
• Investigate unusual transactions or activities.
• Analyze cost trends and allocations and propose or implement allocation table updates as appropriate.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports, and research and report accounting guidance and current or proposed accounting and auditing standards.
• Develop policies and procedures supporting internal controls, and prepare internal and external accounting reports, including audit schedules and supporting materials.
• Support the operation and coordination of complex financial systems; participate in the design, development, and testing of system updates and enhancements, including internal controls as applicable.
• Prepare and present regular and ad hoc analyses to management on company activities and their implications for current and future operations.
• Support reforecasts and budgeting for assigned accounting functions.
• Provide assistance, training, and guidance to departmental staff and support Accountants I and II in routine job functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Paid time off that varies by role and tenure, plus 10 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance; no vesting period.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Wellness programs with participation rewards.
• Employee Assistance Fund.
• Commute and parking benefits.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and participation in company-supported community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level