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Premera’s corporate finance department ensures the Company’s financial information and reporting is accurate and complete, and to provide technical consultation for multi-company accounting functions for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries, a $3 billion group of companies.
In this role as an Accountant III your primary goal is to determine appropriate accounting for the diverse business transactions for the operations of the Premera group of companies. This work will leverage your accounting knowledge, strong analytical capabilities to solve problems and strong technology skills to continuously improve accuracy, workload capacity and process efficiency. Proudly show off your commitment to our customers by demonstrating excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, collaboration, and teamwork.
This role is hybrid. Hybrid employees will work with their managers to align on when in-person attendance is necessary to optimize collaboration, with advance notice.
What you will do:
- 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.
- Analyze financial information, accounting processes and issues, prepare conclusions and recommendations, and implement solutions.
- Represent Finance and collaborate 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.
- Improve processes and/or gain efficiencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- 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) preferred.
- Experience working with Workday or a similar application preferred.
- Health insurance experience preferred.
What we offer:
- Medical, vision and dental coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
- Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
- Free parking
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is 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.
Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.
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.
National Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $105,800.00
National Plus Salary Range: $70,300.00 - $119,500.00
National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
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