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Cost Accountant Hybrid Role
Join our team at Cambia in Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake City. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location. Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
We are looking for Cost Accountants who are passionate about serving others and learning new things. Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
Qualifications:
Accountant III: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
Accountant IV: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
Accountant Sr I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
Analytical thinking and sound judgment
Ability to plan and organize own work
Ability to work flexible hours during heavy workloads
Thorough knowledge of PC and mainframe software and systems
Ability to work effectively in a team environment at all levels
Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders
Demonstrated application of accounting knowledge in relevant area of expertise (GAAP, SAP, CAS, FAR, FEHBAR as applicable)
Ability to problem solve questions related to assigned functions
Demonstrated in-depth accounting knowledge based on area of expertise
Leadership abilities in a project setting and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work and projects with minimal supervision
Ability to research and prepare ad-hoc reports
Ability to research and report accounting guidance (existing and new transactions/guidance)
Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making (highly desired)
Additional Skills and Attributes for Accountant IV:
Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, including budgets, forecasting, internal controls, and treasury management
Proficiency in drafting professional research papers on major company transactions based on applicable accounting guidance
Ability to provide in-depth trend analysis on major operating accounts
Leadership abilities such as managing projects, training staff, and leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated success working independently on complex, ad hoc projects for the department
Additional Skills and Attributes for Accountant Sr I:
Demonstrated application of in-depth and complex accounting knowledge (elevated from in-depth alone)
Proven leadership abilities as demonstrated by successfully managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, training, and process improvement
In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, including budgets, forecasting, strategic plans, internal controls, treasury, and financial management
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work, projects, and the work of others with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment
Demonstrated ability in delivering effective presentations to stakeholders and/or leadership
Demonstrated strong proficiency with relevant technology and applications, including Excel
Exceptional verbal and written communications with all levels in the organization
Ability to prepare team or department-wide trainings
Demonstrated success with research and analysis, and review and writing of professional research papers
Ability to delegate and assign responsibility for tasks, set clear objectives and measures, monitor work, assess progress, evaluate results, and provide feedback to others
What You Will Do at Cambia:
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
Additional Duties for Accountant IV:
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.
Additional Duties for Senior I:
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.
Work Environment:
Work primarily performed in office environment.
May be required to work overtime.
May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Accountant III:
Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range is 62,900.00 - $85,100.00, the full salary range is $59,000.00 - $97,000.00. and the bonus target is 8%.
North Dakota: The expected hiring range is $59,837.48 - $80,956.60, the full salary range is $54,151.66 - $86,642.43.
Accountant IV:
Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho: The expected hiring range is $76,500.00 - $103,500.00, the full salary range is $72,000.00 - $117,000.00 and the bonus
Worksite address
vancouver, WA, 98662, US
Who can apply
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