Accountant - Remote

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Health Plan Partners and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial reporting function for one of more entities with Providence Health Plan (PHP). This position is primarily responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, regulatory filings, and supporting schedules in compliance with both internal and external reporting requirements. The role requires a high level of accuracy, initiative and the ability to work independently on moderately to highly complex accounting assignments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and effective communication while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Providence Health Plan welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in one of the following States: Oregon Washington California Please note the following important detail regarding this role: Support the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statement, including schedules and workpapers for internal and external reporting. Assist with the preparation of National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Filings and ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles (SAP). Demonstrate the ability to independently roll forward existing workpapers, gather supporting data, and prepare accurate analyses with minimal supervision; includes applying critical thinking to understand and explain results. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather information and verify data for regulatory reports. Prepares statutory fluctuation analyses and evaluate period-over-period variances, ensuring alignment with business activity; includes conducting research and collaborating with cross-functional departments as needed. Attend and contribute to reoccurring reporting meetings with internal and external partners to provide updates on status and collaborate on technical accounting matters. Main and update the Prepared by Client (PBC) listings to meet internal reporting requirements. Create, maintain, and improve desktop procedures and documentation for recurring tasks and workflows. Prepares accurate and timely reinsurance journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in alignment with month-end close processes. Manage workload independently and prioritize completing deadlines effectively. Keep management informed of project statuses, emerging issues, and significant transactions. Lead or contribute to recurring daily/weekly meetings, including sharing updates and proposing solutions. Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned, including continuous process improvement initiatives. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, and other various formulas to efficiently analyze data and prepare financial schedules. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Familiarity with NAIC Health Statement Filings and statutory reporting is strongly preferred. Required qualifications for this position include: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or another related field of study Preferred qualifications for this position include: 2 years of experience in accounting or finance Experience in Access software Experience in Health Care Industry Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling account balances Experience with computerized financial applications and Microsoft office applications Why Join Providence Health Plan? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. About the Team Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Pay Range: $ 31.71 - $ 49.22 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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