Cost Accountant III, IV or Senior

About the role

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake City offices. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to plan and organize own work.
• Work flexible hours during heavy workloads.
• Thorough knowledge of PC and mainframe software and systems.
• 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).
• Problem solving 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.
• Research and prepare ad-hoc reports.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Accountant III

• 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.
• Captures and 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.

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.
• Supports the development of implementation plans as new accounting rules and regulations become effective.
• Supports, assists and trains and directs Accountants I, 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.
• 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.
• Aids 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.

Senior Accountant 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 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.
• Works directly with outside consultants, bankers, brokers, regulators and customers on financial and accounting issues.
• Aids 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.

Pay

• Accountant III: $59,000.00 – $97,000.00, with a bonus target of 5%.
• Accountant IV: $72,000.00 – $117,000.00, with a bonus target of 10%.
• Sr Accountant I: $79,000.00 – $129,000.00, with a bonus target of 10%.

Schedule

Work primarily performed in office environment. May be required to work overtime. May be required to work outside normal business hours.