Temporary Senior Accountant

Overview

Part-Time Temporary Senior Accountant II position available with remote work schedule within Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah.

This role involves performing complex and comprehensive general or cost accounting activities, including review, analysis, and verification. The Senior Accountant II supports and coordinates the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls. The position assumes a lead role in external audits and the maintenance and operation of complex financial systems to ensure their integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and statutory filings.
• Oversee and prepare monthly corporate and subsidiary financial statements (GAAP and Statutory), ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Analyze and report on monthly financial statement results, including significant fluctuations.
• Research and report on current and proposed accounting, auditing, and regulatory standards; present impacts and implications to management.
• Prepare and present ad-hoc analyses to Senior Management on complex company activities.
• Coordinate administration and operation of complex financial systems; participate in design, development, testing, and implementation of system updates.
• Review and analyze administrative cost and budget reports, providing insights and implications.
• Perform oversight and analysis on operating cost trends and allocations; propose and implement updates.
• Provide financial assistance and support on complex corporate projects such as mergers, system conversions, and new product development.
• Participate in development, implementation, and revision of financial policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls.
• Oversee preparation of audit schedules; investigate and resolve unusual transactions; collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Assist, support, train, and direct junior accountants in daily activities including reconciliations, analyses, journal entries, and financial reports.
• Work directly with outside consultants, bankers, brokers, regulators, and customers on financial and accounting issues.
• Coordinate the monthly close process with team members.
• Lead small groups or teams on projects; ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Set team and department objectives; lead midsize to large projects and special cross-functional teams.
• Present financial statement and project results to senior management.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to department staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated in-depth and complex accounting knowledge in areas such as:
  • Financial Reporting and General Accounting (GAAP, SAP for Health Care Service Contractors and HMOs as promulgated by NAIC).
  • Cost Accounting (CAS, FAR, GAAP, SAP).
  • Government Accounting (FEHBAR, FAR, CAS, GAAP).
• Proven leadership abilities including project management, leading cross-functional teams, training, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and contract administration including budgets, forecasting, strategic plans, internal controls, treasury, and financial management.
• Ability to plan and organize work and projects with minimal supervision.
• Effective teamwork skills with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations.
• Experience delivering effective presentations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Proficiency with relevant technology and applications, including Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver team or department-wide trainings.
• Experience with research, analysis, and professional writing.
• Ability to delegate tasks, set objectives, monitor progress, evaluate results, and provide feedback.
• Experience in developing and motivating team members.
• Proven success in educating stakeholders and tailoring presentations to various audiences, including executive summaries.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making is highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, depending on skills, experience, education, certifications, performance history, and work location.

Work Environment

• No unusual working conditions.
• Remote work option requires a wired internet connection (not satellite or cellular) with minimum upload speed of 5Mb and download speed of 10Mb.

Location

Remote within Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary, part-time role.
• Background check required.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a drug and tobacco-free workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status by law.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities during the application process upon request.