Cost Accountant

COST ACCOUNTANT PORTLAND, OR 5 MONTHS

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The Cost Accountant will be responsible for specific activities which can include the preparation, review, analysis, and verification of Corporate GAAP and statutory financial statements and regulatory reports, the review and analysis of cost allocations in compliance with CAS, development of policies and procedures in support of companys internal controls, account and report reconciliations, and development internal and external accounting reports, including audit schedules and support. Provides support and coordination for the operation of complex financial systems to ensure accuracy, integrity and consistency. May provide ad hoc assistance, training and guidance to departmental staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

- BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with two to four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and significant work experience with demonstrated accomplishments and expertise
- CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
- Based on area of expertise, demonstrated application of in-depth accounting knowledge in the following areas is necessary:
- Financial Reporting and General. Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) for Health Care Service Contractors and Health Maintenance Organizations as promulgated by the NAIC.
- Cost Accounting: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); GAAP and SAP.
- Government Accounting: FEHBAR, FAR, CAS, GAAP
- Leadership abilities such as managing projects, training staff, and leading cross-functional teams
- Above average ability working with complex PC and Mainframe software and systems both as currently used by the Company and alternative industry standards
- Ability to think analytically and to make sound judgments from analysis
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels in the work force
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work, projects and the work of others in the department, with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of staff and management
- Ability to work flexible hours as required, including moderate out-of-town travel
- Ability to research and prepare ad hoc reports

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Prepares monthly corporate and subsidiary financial statements (both GAAP and Statutory) by ensuring accurate and timely data entry of financial information from various system and manual sources. Reviews, analyzes, investigates and reports on significant fluctuations between financial statements of different time periods.
- Researches and reports on current and proposed accounting and auditing standards, guides and other pronouncements. Shares information with department and division staff to supplement continuing professional education.
- Prepares and presents regular and ad-hoc analysis to Senior Management on a variety of company historic and proposed activities, including implications for current and future operations.
- Coordinates the administration and operation of complex financial systems; participates in the design, development and testing of financial system updates and enhancements, including updated internal controls as applicable.
- Reviews and analyzes administrative cost and budget reports, including variances to budgets and forecasts, while providing insights and implications for current and future operations.
- Performs analysis on operating cost trends and allocations; proposes and implements updates to allocation tables as appropriate.
- Provides financial assistance and support on corporate projects and activities, including mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits, resolving questions or audit issues as they arise.
- Provides support and assistance to Accountants I and II in their preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, analyses, journal entries, financial reports, and collection of data, including coordination with other departments to resolve inaccuracies or discrepancies as necessary.
- Provides leadership and ad hoc assistance to department staff.
- Assists and provides training to Accountants I and II in daily activities.

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