Manager, Accounting

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting functions for TriWest as well as oversight in specifically assigned financial analysis processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Accounting or related field
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible management and/or supervisory experience or equivalent background
• Five (5) years General Ledger experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Expertise with financial analysis and reporting
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Working knowledge of health care government contracts
• PeopleSoft or other ERM system experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises Accounting staff in assigned area. Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and develops staff.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Coordinates and confers with department heads and staff to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Manages the fixed asset system.
• Coordinates with Materials Management and Accounts Payable to ensure that all assets are capitalized and depreciated in accordance with TriWest's policies.
• Plans, organizes, manages, and participates in the operations and procedures of Financial Reporting.
• Facilitates and supervises the preparation of periodic cost reports and budget analysis.
• Develops various analyses for the annual budget and reforecast processes to provide senior management with decision-making tools.
• Maintains, audits, and ensures the integrity of all financial reporting to include, but not limited to, monthly financial statements issued to internal and external bodies and annual reports issued for publication.
• Prepares and reviews all entries to the general ledger for reliability, propriety, and compliance with GAAP.
• Designs, implements, and enhances systems and procedures (manual and automated), including general ledger, fixed assets, enrollment, change orders, and year-end and interim audits.
• Ensures TriWest procedures and documentation support departmental policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Skills

• Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback.
• Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
• Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.
• Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
• Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.
• Delegation Skills: Provide clear performance expectations for projects and ensure adequate access to resources for completion.
• Leadership: Successfully manage different styles of employees; provide clear direction and effective coaching.
• Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards; knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations; working knowledge of health care government contracts; expertise with financial analysis and reporting; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

About the Company

Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes. It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do. Do you have a passion for serving those who served? Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®! Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community. At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time
• Frequent pay raises and overtime opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs

Pay

This position ranges from around $117,000 - $130,000 per year.