Accountant (Mid-Level)
About The Position
Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare. Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/. This is a Hybrid Position with eight days per month onsite!!! We currently have an opening for an experienced Accountant III to join our Corporate Finance Team! This team ensures the Company’s financial information and reporting is accurate and complete. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or (4) years' experience in accounting or related field. (Required)
- Five (5) years of relevant experience. (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). (Preferred)
- Experience working with Workday or a similar application. (Preferred)
- Health insurance experience. (Preferred)
- Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). (Preferred)
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 audits 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
