Staff Accountant II

Overview

This is a virtual role open to candidates working from Oregon or Washington. While the position is primarily virtual, there may be occasions when on‑site work is required at a designated Legacy Health location. 

All new hires are required to travel to a Legacy Health office in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date to complete a new‑hire health assessment and new‑hire paperwork. Initial training and orientation may be conducted on‑site before transitioning to the remote schedule. 

Responsibilities

Everything we do at Legacy reflects our mission of making life better for others. In this role, you will support that mission by ensuring accounting operations run smoothly. Leveraging your strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, you will contribute to the success of the accounting department while continuing to grow your career.

Staff Accountant II:

• Staff Accountant II is responsible for preparing and recording financial activity for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Analyzes revenue and expense activity and prepares month-end accrual and prepaid entries.
• Prepares materials for month-end close meetings and presents results of operations to senior management.
• Prepares financial statements for various programs within assigned entities and provide clear documentation and analysis.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, and investigates and resolves variances and discrepancies.
• Apply knowledge of accounting principles and practices to complete detailed accounting tasks.
• Assists internal and external auditors and stakeholders, supports budget staff in developing budgets, communicates with Finance partners and management, and participates in special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent major or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Three to five years of previous experience in accounting and financial statement preparation or one to three years of public accounting experience.

Skills:

• Must be able to work independently with strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate ideas, plans, and directions effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Proficiency in intermediate PC spreadsheet abilities and in interfacing with complex computerized accounting systems.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you