Accountant III

Cambia Health Solutions; Burlington (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA employer contribution

Paid time off

Company retirement plan with match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Fund

Commute and parking benefits

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions in Washington state is seeking an Accountant III to manage general, cash management, and cost accounting activities. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and contribute to financial statements while supporting management with analysis.

The role is hybrid (3 days in office; candidates must reside within commutable distance of an office). CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, GAAP knowledge required, and you will mentor peers and assist in financial system updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, reclassifications and documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation.
• Produce components of basic corporate and subsidiary financial statements.
• Collect, validate and summarize accounting or statistical data.
• Maintain allocation tables within the cost accounting system.
• Prepare and analyze administrative cost and budget reports; investigate variances.
• Coordinate with plans and departments; provide reconciliations for auditors.
• Support development and testing of financial system updates.
• Mentor new team members and assist with onboarding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning and organization

Flexible hours

Mainframe software

Teamwork

Communication

GAAP & SAP

Problem solving

AI tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP Health Care

Job description

Hybrid Role

Hybrid position (3 days/week in office) across several U.S. locations. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the chosen office.

Build a career with purpose by joining our cause to create a person‑focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Responsibilities

As an Accountant III, you will handle a variety of general, cash management/treasury, or cost accounting activities, including:

• Preparing monthly journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and related documentation.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing all necessary documentation.
• Accurately producing components of basic corporate and subsidiary financial statements.
• Collecting, validating, and summarizing accounting or statistical data.
• Maintaining allocation tables within the cost accounting system.
• Preparing and analyzing administrative cost and budget reports, investigating variances.
• Coordinating with other plans and departments as needed.
• Providing internal and external auditors with reconciliations, schedules, and adjustments.
• Performing cost trend analysis and allocation updates.
• Mentoring new team members and assisting with onboarding.
• Preparing ad‑hoc analyses and reports for management.
• Supporting the operation of complex financial systems.
• Contributing to the design, development, and testing of financial system updates.
• Assisting Accountants I and II with routine job functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred certifications: CPA, CMA or MBA.

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical thinking and sound judgment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods.
• In‑depth knowledge of PC and mainframe software used by the Company.
• Effective teamwork with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Studied GAAP, SAP (Health Care specific), CAS, FAR, and related governmental accounting principles.
• Problem‑solving ability related to assigned functions.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity (highly desired).
• Leadership in project settings and cross‑functional teams.

Work Environment

• Primarily office‑based work.
• Overtime and outside normal business hours may be required.
• Salary ranges vary by state (details listed).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, including mental health benefits.
• Employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off and 10 company‑paid holidays.
• Market‑leading retirement plan with company match and discretionary contributions.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requirements apply).
• Award‑winning wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Fund.
• Commute and parking benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [e-mail]. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.