Accountant III

Cambia Health Solutions; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

HSA contributions

PTO & holidays

Retirement with match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee assistance fund

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions invites applications for an Accountant III in a hybrid role with offices across several U.S. locations. The position handles general, cash management, and cost accounting duties, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for management and auditors.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Accounting or related field with 3–5 years of experience; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred. Strong analytical skills and GAAP knowledge are essential, with some flexibility for extended

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and related documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare necessary 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 other plans and departments as needed.
• Provide auditors with reconciliations, schedules, and adjustments.
• Perform cost trend analysis and allocation updates.
• Mentor new team members and assist with onboarding.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reports for management.
• Support operation of complex financial systems.
• Contribute to design, development, and testing of financial system updates.
• Assist Accountants I and II with routine functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

AI tools experience

GAAP knowledge

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP (Healthcare)

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.