Financial Analyst III

Role: Financial Analyst III – Need local candidates

Job Location: Sacramento, CA 95833 - 100% Remote

Type: Contract

Job Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst – Accounting supports financial reporting, cost accounting, forecasting, and analysis activities within the general accounting function. This role is part of a general accounting team of approximately 9–10 professionals and supports most financial systems, excluding a limited number of specialized areas. The position is aligned under Research and Grants with a focus on healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement. A strong accounting foundation, advanced analytical capability, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and benchmarking activities
• Support operating and capital budget planning and business performance analysis
• Perform healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement analysis, including research and grants reporting
• Maintain financial reporting and cost accounting systems, including reviewing data uploads, reconciling system data, and ensuring data accuracy
• Utilize and support HCAI (Healthcare Cost Accounting Information) systems for cost reporting and analysis
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and feasibility studies to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and clearly communicate findings to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Serve as a technical resource for accounting and finance staff, particularly in advanced Excel-based analysis
• Support general accounting operations as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
  Strong accounting background, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience with healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement, including use of HCAI (Healthcare Cost Accounting Information) systems
• Experience supporting research and grants accounting or cost reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based accounting environment

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.