Temporary Full-Time Senior Accountant

Cambia Health Solutions•Portland, OR

5d•$65 - $75•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant performs complex and comprehensive general or cost accounting activities, including review, analysis, and verification. The role supports the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls; takes a lead role in external audits; and helps maintain and operate complex financial systems to ensure their integrity. The position may focus on financial reporting and general accounting, cost accounting, or government accounting. The Senior Accountant oversees and prepares corporate and subsidiary financial statements, analyzes financial results and operating costs, researches accounting and regulatory standards, and provides financial analysis and support for complex corporate projects. The role also coordinates financial systems work, internal controls, audits, monthly close activities, and supports and develops other accounting staff. This is a temporary, part-time position with a remote work schedule within the Portland area. Cambia supports work-from-home arrangements for most roles. Employees using this option must have wired, non-satellite, non-cellular internet with at least 5 Mbps upload and 10 Mbps download speeds, and new hires need access to a personal mobile device for multi-factor authentication. The work environment has no unusual working conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth accounting knowledge in the applicable area: GAAP and NAIC-promulgated SAP for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations; Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), GAAP and SAP; or FEHBAR, FAR, CAS, and GAAP.
Proven leadership ability, including managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, training, and process improvement.
In-depth understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, including budgets, forecasting, strategic plans, internal controls, treasury, and financial management.
Ability to plan and organize work, projects, and others’ work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with staff and management at all levels, and provide in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to deliver effective presentations to stakeholders or leadership, including content tailored to the audience and high-level executive summaries.
Strong proficiency with relevant technology and applications, including Excel.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to prepare team- or department-wide training.
Success in research and analysis and in reviewing and writing professional research papers.
Ability to delegate and assign responsibilities, set clear objectives and measures, monitor work, assess progress, evaluate results, and provide feedback.
Success in providing direction, distributing workloads appropriately, and developing and motivating team members.
Success in educating stakeholders or team members.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and statutory filings.
Oversee and prepare monthly corporate and subsidiary GAAP and Statutory financial statements, ensuring accurate and timely financial data entry; review, analyze, investigate, and report on results and significant period-to-period fluctuations.
Research and report on current and proposed accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards, present their impacts to management, and help develop implementation plans.
Prepare and present ad hoc analyses to senior management on complex historical and proposed company activities and their operational implications.
Coordinate the administration and operation of complex financial systems and help direct the design, development, testing, and implementation of updates and enhancements.
Review and analyze administrative cost and budget reports, including line-of-business reports and variances to budgets and forecasts, and provide insights on operational implications.
Oversee and analyze operating cost trends and allocations and propose and implement updates to allocation tables as appropriate.
Provide financial assistance and support for complex corporate projects, including mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
Participate in and help direct the development, implementation, and revision of financial policies, procedures, systems, and practices that form part of the company’s internal controls.
Help oversee audit schedule preparation, investigate and resolve unusual transactions or activities, and work with internal and external auditors to complete audits and resolve issues.
Assist, support, train, and direct Accountants I, II, and III in daily work, including reconciliations, analyses, journal entries, financial reports, data collection, and resolving discrepancies with other departments.
Work with outside consultants, bankers, brokers, regulators, and customers on financial and accounting matters.
Assist with and coordinate monthly close activities, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.
Lead small groups and teams on small projects, midsize to large projects, and special ongoing or cross-functional teams.
Ensure assigned team tasks are completed accurately and on time, provide feedback on technical performance, and help set team and department objectives.
Present financial statement and project results to senior management upon request.
Coach and mentor department staff in one-on-one meetings.