Tax Accountant 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/ . The Tax Accountant Intern will gain real-world experience working on meaningful tax projects that combine accounting, tax, and technology. This internship is designed for students who want hands-on exposure beyond traditional coursework and are curious about how tax teams operate inside a large organization. You’ll work closely with a small, collaborative tax team on projects driven by real business needs—ranging from tax law changes to process improvement and automation. Along the way, you’ll build practical skills, contribute to work that has lasting impact, and gain visibility across multiple areas of the company. 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/Tax, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or have recently obtained your degree (within the last 12 months) (Required)
Foundational tax knowledge
Ability to blend tax and technology – comfort working with systems and data while understanding tax concepts
Process documentation skills – ability to clearly document, organize, and maintain evolving tax processes in a central, shared location
Strong learning mindset and attitude

Responsibilities

Assisting with the documentation and organization of new processes related to Washington sales and use tax law changes
Supporting the automation of tax-related reports by connecting Workday data with OfficeConnect tools
Helping improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting and data management
Creating clear, well-organized documentation and resources that can be shared across teams
Collaborating with tax, finance, and other internal partners to support cross-functional initiative

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.