Accountant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Accounting knowledge.
• Strong analytical capabilities to solve problems.
• Strong technology skills to continuously improve accuracy, workload capacity and process efficiency.

Benefits

Premera total rewards 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.
• Retailment 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.
• Continuing education with tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

Pay

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: $84,200.00 - $143,100.00

Schedule

Premera offers a hybrid schedule, providing 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

We are 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.