Cost Accountant III, IV or Senior

Cost Accountant III, IV or Senior Hybrid Role (3 days/week in office)

Locations:
Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston, Salt Lake City. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the selected office.

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Cost Accountants is working to make health care easier and lives better. This role is for those who thrive in a collaborative, caring team and have a passion for serving others and learning new things.

• Accountant III: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 3‑5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education/experience). CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Accountant IV: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent). CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Senior Accountant I: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent). CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

• Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to plan and organize own work.
• Ability to work flexible hours during heavy workloads.
• Proficiency with PC and mainframe software and systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated application of accounting knowledge (GAAP, SAP, CAS, FAR, FEHBAR as applicable).
• Problem‑solving skills related to assigned functions.
• Leadership and project management skills in cross‑functional teams.
• Research and preparation of ad‑hoc reports and accounting guidance.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies (highly desired).
• For Accountant IV: knowledge of financial analysis, contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and treasury management; drafting professional research papers on major company transactions.
• For Senior Accountant I: advanced accounting knowledge, strategic financial planning, process improvement, presentation to stakeholders, and mentorship of junior staff.

• Prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and major sections of corporate and subsidiary financial statements (GAAP and SAP).
• Gather, validate, and summarize accounting and statistical data; prepare ad‑hoc analyses as requested.
• Maintain allocation tables within the cost accounting system (labor distribution, organization structure, line of business).
• Prepare and analyze administrative cost and budget reports; investigate budget variances at department, division, and line‑of‑business levels.
• Handle miscellaneous invoicing, marketing incentive worksheets, and cross‑training on a variety of jobs.
• Coordinate with other departments; provide reconciliations, schedules, and explanations to internal and external auditors; investigate unusual transactions.
• Perform cost‑trend and allocation analysis; propose and implement updates to allocation tables; support re‑forecasts and budgeting.
• Research and report on current and proposed accounting and auditing standards; present regular and ad‑hoc analysis to management.
• Coordinate administration and operation of complex financial systems; participate in design, development, and testing of system updates and enhancements.
• Mentor new team members on Cambia policies and provide support to AccountantsI andII.
• For AccountantIV: provide financial assistance and support on corporate projects (mergers, system conversions, new product development); develop and revise financial policies and procedures; train and assist lower‑level Accountants with balance sheet account reconciliations and financial reports.
• For Senior Accountant I: oversee preparation of audit schedules; investigate and resolve unusual transactions; work with internal and external auditors; supervise and train AccountantsI,II,III; coordinate monthly close; lead small projects and teams.

Primarily performed in an office environment with occasional overtime and outside normal business hours.

Accountant III (OR, WA, UT, ): Hiring: $62,900 – $85,100;
Full: $59,000 – $97,000;
Bonus target: 5%.

Accountant IV (OR, WA, UT, ): Hiring: $76,500 – $103,500;
Full: $72,000 – $117,000;
Bonus target: 10%.

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