Accounting and Reporting Intern

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

2d•Hybrid

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/. As an Accounting & Reporting Intern, you’ll work closely with experienced accountants and support core accounting activities such as quarterly financial reporting, monthend close support, and regulatory reporting. Your work will help the team deliver reliable financial data that stakeholders depend on to make informed decisions. This internship is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting and see how what they’re learning in school is applied in a real business setting. Program Details and Requirements: Premera’s Summer Internship Program is June 15th – August 21st 2026. To be eligible for the program, you must currently be enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program or have recently obtained your degree (within the last 12 months). This is a hybrid internship program located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's degree program in Accounting or a related field, or have recently obtained your degree (within the last 12 months) (Required)
Foundational knowledge of accounting principles
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numbers
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction in a team environment
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines, with guidance, during monthend and quarterly reporting cycles
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools

Responsibilities

Learn how financial statements and reports are prepared and reviewed
Support basic analysis and process improvement work
Gain exposure to accounting systems and reporting tools
Explore how tools like Copilot or automation may support accounting work (no prior AI experience required)

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.