Job Information
CareOregon Sr Accountant - Reporting & Analysis in Portland, Oregon
Job Title
Sr Accountant – Reporting and Analysis
Department
Finance
Exemption Status
Exempt
Requisition #
24611
Direct Reports
N/A
Manager Title
Accounting Manager
Pay & Benefits
Estimated hiring range $88,430 - $108,080/year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.
www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits
Posting Notes
This role is a hybrid position with a few times per year in the Portland office.
General Statement of Duties
This position performs senior level accounting functions for the organization. Primary responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, analysis and reporting. This position is also responsible for internal and external relations, auditing, and general administration.
Essential Position Functions
General Ledger Maintenance & Analysis
Prepare routine to complex general ledger journal entries and calculate large estimates; assist in reviewing routine journal entries performed by others.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations for complex accounts; maintain appropriate GL support.
Review and analyze data to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance; make or coordinate corrections as needed.
Prepare advanced trend and data analysis
Interact with accounts payable staff on AP and cash receipts activities, including reviewing and coding invoices.
Reporting
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages.
Prepare external financial reporting, including regulatory filings; respond to regulatory inquiries.
Develop reports for ad-hoc requests using excel or GL software; run routine reports.
Maintain and create financial reports in reporting software.
Participate in presenting financial statements at Finance Committee and Board meetings with outside entities.
Support year-end audit request and assist in audited financial statement preparation.
Prepare financial reports and statements as required by various regulatory agencies, including the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Insurance Division, CMS and the IRS.
Prepare annual tax filings including form 990, form 990T and CT-12
Assist with any other regulatory agency audit as needed to provide the information requested.
Internal & External Relations
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, teams, and leaders and external entities
Serve as an advanced resource for finance staff.
May participate in regularly-scheduled and ad-hoc meetings/webcasts with/by internal and external business owners (CCOs, Medicare, Mental Health, NEMT etc.) and regulators to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting and knowledge sharing.
Leadership
Support and train developing accounting staff.
Administration
Participate in 1:1, team, and department meetings; attend All Staff meetings.
Track and document allocation of time.
Identify and help implement process improvements with minimal supervision.
Essential Department and Organizational Functions
Propose and implement process improvements.
Meet deadlines for completion of workload.
Maintain agreed upon work schedule.
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
Provide cross-training on specific job responsibilities.
Meet identified business goals that contribute to departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Technical
Mastery of one or more core organizational accounting functions (e.g., IBNR, Medicare estimates, Risk Corridors, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Tax Reporting, Audit, Reporting software)
Proficient understanding of GAAP and applicable laws and regulations; ability to recommend appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for transactions
Proficient understanding of internal controls and department policies and procedures
Ability to interpret data; strong research and analytical skills
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, sumifs, vlookups, pivots, appropriate application of formulas and graphs, etc.)
Communication
Effective communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written; developing ability to influence others
Ability to articulate and present information within the department
Ability to communicate with external parties (e.g., auditors, actuaries, regulatory agencies, etc.)
Leadership
Ability to effectively assist with projects and/or lead small projects
Ability to support implementation of organizational or departmental change
Ability to identify and help implement process improvements with some supervision
Other
Quality and Accuracy - Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to produce high quality output, requiring some regular review
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - Ability to identify problem, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information and uncertainties; ability to interpret an organize information in a meaningful way and articulate assumptions; ability to communicate findings and potential solutions to appropriate team member
Organization and Time Management – Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks on time
Teamwork - Ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers
Feedback - Ability to accept feedback and adapts to change
Professionalism - Possess a high degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalism
Positive Attitude - Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Physical Skills and Abilities
Lifting/Carrying up to 0 Pounds
Pushing/Pulling up to 0 Pounds
Pinching/Retrieving Small Objects
Crouching/Crawling
Reaching
Climbing Stairs
Repetitive Finger/Wrist/Elbow/
Shoulder/Neck Movement
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More than 6 hours/day
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Bending
Seeing
Reading
Hearing
Speaking Clearly
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More than 6 hours/day
More than 6 hours/day
3-6 hours/day
3-6 hours/day
Cognitive and Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to focus on and comprehend information, learn new skills and abilities, assess a situation and seek or determine appropriate resolution, accept managerial direction and feedback, and tolerate and manage stress.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant (3-4 years’ Accountant experience may be considered with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and with core experience from public accounting or financial reporting)
Preferred:
Work experience in health insurance
Work experience in public accounting or financial reporting (tax and/or regulatory)
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA license
Working Conditions
Environment: This position’s primary responsibilities typically take place in the following environment(s) (check all that apply on a regular basis):
☒ Inside/office ☐ Clinics/health facilities ☐ Member homes
☐ Other_
Travel: This position may include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace, in which the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit, or other means of transportation may be used.
Equipment: General office equipment
Hazards: n/a
Other: Ability to work during Finance Core Business Hours
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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.