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The Accounting Analyst III supports multiple functional areas within the Finance organization—including General Accounting, Banking, Projects and Assets providing strong accounting, analytical, and reporting expertise across Sutter Health’s financial systems. This role is critical to ensuring accuracy during the Workday transition and maintaining the integrity of enterprise-wide financial data.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively. This position operates in a collaborative environment that values precision, accountability, and cross-functional partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee accounting activities across general ledger, banking, projects, and fixed assets functions.

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.

• Interpret financial results, identify trends or variances, and communicate findings to leadership.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and external reporting requirements.

• Support ongoing Workday ERP implementation by validating data, assisting in testing, and contributing to process improvements.

• Develop and refine reporting structures; provide input on system enhancements or reporting tools.

• Mentor and guide team members on accounting procedures, reporting standards, and audit needs.

• Collaborate with reimbursement, finance, and ERP project teams to ensure data integrity and consistent reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required (equivalent experience accepted).

• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant accounting or financial analysis experience—preferably in a healthcare or multi-entity environment.

• Strong accounting foundation with deep understanding of GAAP.

• Experience with fixed asset accounting, banking reconciliations, and project accounting.

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights.

• Advanced Excel proficiency required (pivot tables, lookups, macros a plus).

• Strong communication skills; able to clearly explain financial reports to non-financial audiences.

• Experience supporting or working within ERP environments (Workday strongly preferred).

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.