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).
• 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.
• 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.

Senior Accountant 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.
• Work effectively in a team environment while providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Deliver effective presentations to stakeholders and/or leadership.
• Strong proficiency with relevant technology and applications, including Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications with all levels in the organization.
• Prepare team or department-wide trainings.
• Prepare research and analysis, and write professional research papers.
• 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

• 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.
• Provides financial assistance and support on corporate projects and activities, including mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
• Supports the development, implementation and revision of financial policies, procedures, and practices that are a part of the Company's set of internal controls.
• Participates in the 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

• Provides financial assistance and support on corporate projects and activities, including mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
• Supports the development, implementation and revision of financial policies, procedures, and practices that are a part of the Company's set of internal controls.
• Participates in the 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.
• 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.

Work Environment

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

Pay

• Accountant III: $59,000.00 – $97,000.00, $59,000.00 – $85,100.00, 5% bonus target.
• Accountant IV: $72,000.00 – $117,000.00, $72,000.00 – $103,500.00, 10% bonus target.
• Sr Accountant I: $79,000.00 – $129,000.00, $79,000.00 – $113,900.00, 10% bonus target.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

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.