Accountant

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.

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 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.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
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.
Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.