Cost Accountant III, IV or Senior

Cambia Health Solutions • Portland, OR

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Cost Accountants is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Cost Accounting team, our Cost Accountants [Summary] – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience. Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Accountant III: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accountant IV: 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accountant Sr I: 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accountant III: Analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Accountant III: Ability to plan and organize own work
• Accountant III: Ability to work flexible hours during heavy workloads
• Accountant III: Thorough knowledge of PC and mainframe software and systems
• Accountant III: Ability to work effectively in a team environment at all levels
• Accountant III: Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders
• Accountant III: Demonstrated application of accounting knowledge in relevant area of expertise (GAAP, SAP, CAS, FAR, FEHBAR as applicable)
• Accountant III: Ability to problem solve questions related to assigned functions
• Accountant III: Demonstrated in-depth accounting knowledge based on area of expertise
• Accountant III: Leadership abilities in a project setting and cross-functional teams
• Accountant III: Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work and projects with minimal supervision
• Accountant III: Ability to research and prepare ad-hoc reports
• Accountant III: Ability to research and report accounting guidance (existing and new transactions/guidance)
• Accountant IV: Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, including budgets, forecasting, internal controls, and treasury management
• Accountant IV: Proficiency in drafting professional research papers on major company transactions based on applicable accounting guidance
• Accountant IV: Ability to provide in-depth trend analysis on major operating accounts
• Accountant IV: Leadership abilities such as managing projects, training staff, and leading cross-functional teams
• Accountant IV: Demonstrated success working independently on complex, ad hoc projects for the department
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated application of in-depth and complex accounting knowledge (elevated from in-depth alone)
• Accountant Sr I: Proven leadership abilities as demonstrated by successfully managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, training, and process improvement
• Accountant Sr I: In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, including budgets, forecasting, strategic plans, internal controls, treasury, and financial management
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work, projects, and the work of others with minimal supervision
• Accountant Sr I: Ability to work effectively in a team environment while providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated ability in delivering effective presentations to stakeholders and/or leadership
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated strong proficiency with relevant technology and applications, including Excel
• Accountant Sr I: Exceptional verbal and written communications with all levels in the organization
• Accountant Sr I: Ability to prepare team or department-wide trainings
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated success with research and analysis, and review and writing of professional research papers
• Accountant Sr I: Ability to delegate and assign responsibility for tasks, set clear objectives and measures, monitor work, assess progress, evaluate results, and provide feedback to others
• Employees must have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
• New hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making (highly desired)

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and major sections of corporate and subsidiary financial statements (GAAP and SAP)
• Gathers, validates, and summarizes accounting and statistical data; prepares ad-hoc analyses as requested
• Maintains allocation tables within the cost accounting system using labor distribution, organization structure, line of business, and other statistical data
• Prepares and analyzes administrative cost and budget reports, including investigation of budget variances at department, division, and line of business levels
• Responsible for miscellaneous invoicing, marketing incentive worksheets, and cross-training on a variety of jobs to provide back-up capabilities
• Coordinates with other Plans and departments; provides internal and external auditors with reconciliations, schedules, and explanations; investigates unusual transactions
• Performs analysis on cost trends and allocations; proposes and implements updates to allocation tables; supports re-forecasts and budgeting
• Researches and reports on current and proposed accounting and auditing standards; prepares and presents regular and ad-hoc analysis to Management
• Coordinates administration and operation of complex financial systems; participates in design, development, and testing of financial system updates and enhancements
• Mentors new team members on Cambia policies; provides support and assistance to Accountants I and II in their routine job functions
• Provides financial assistance and support on corporate projects and activities, including mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
• Participates in the development, implementation and revision of financial policies, procedures, and practices that are a part of the Company's set of internal controls.
• Support development of implementation plans as new accounting rules and regulations become effective.
• Provides support, assistance and training to Accountants I and II and III in their preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, analyses, journal entries, financial reports, and collection of data, including coordination with other Company departments to resolve inaccuracies or discrepancies as necessary.
• Helps oversee the preparation of audit schedules used in the audit examination.
• Investigates and resolves any unusual transactions or activities.
• Works closely with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits, resolving questions or audit issues as they arise.
• Assists, supports, trains and directs Accountants I, II and III in daily activities, including the preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, analyses, journal entries, financial reports, and collection of data, including coordination with other Company departments to resolve inaccuracies or discrepancies as necessary.
• Works directly with outside consultants, bankers, brokers, regulators and customers on financial and accounting issues.
• Assists in the coordination of the monthly close with other team members.
• Leads small groups/teams on small projects.
• Ensures team members assigned tasks are completed timely and accurately, can provide effective feedback on technical performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

What This Job Offers

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