Accountant

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Premera’s corporate finance department ensures the Company’s financial information and reporting is accurate and complete and currently has an Accountant opening!  This advanced professional has primary responsibility for determining appropriate accounting for the diverse business transactions for the operations of the Premera group of companies.  He/she provides technical consultation for multi-company accounting functions for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries, a $3 billion group of companies. Accountabilities require accounting knowledge, strong analytical capabilities to solve problems and strong technology skills to continuously improve accuracy, workload capacity and process efficiency.  He/she exhibits a commitment to our customers by demonstrating excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork.

Primary responsibilities will include coordination and hands-on support with:
General Accounting Support, GAAP and Statutory-Regulatory Reporting, Tax, coordination with Internal & External Auditors, including coordination with OIC (Office of the Insurance Commissioner), and Accounting Process Automation.

What you will do:

• Develop, analyze and interpret complex accounting data.
• Responsible for monthly close processes including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Research and analyze complex business transactions to determine the appropriate accounting and procedures.
• Analyze financial information, accounting processes and issues, prepare conclusions and recommendations, and implement solutions.
• Represent Finance on cross-departmental projects.
• Collaborates with external auditors on annual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) audit to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work with and provide direction to various departments throughout the company on accounting related matters.
• Take the lead to challenge convention and improve processes and/or gain efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or (4) years' experience in accounting or related field.  (Required)
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.  (Required)
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Corporate Tax exposure, knowledge, and filing experience.
• Experience working with Workday or a similar application.
• Health insurance experience.

What you will gain:

• Gain exposure to complex accounting and financial reporting work.
• Build expertise in GAAP, Statutory Accounting and regulatory reporting, and audit coordination.
• Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills in a large, multi-company environment.
• Develop cross-functional partnerships across departments and leadership teams.
• Help drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Physical Requirements:
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:  This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.