Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Workforce Classification: Hybrid

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.

• 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.

• 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).
• Corporate Tax exposure, knowledge, and filing experience.
• Experience working with Workday or a similar application.
• Health insurance experience.

• Gain exposure to complex accounting and financial reporting work.
• Build expertise in GAAP, Statutory Accounting and regulatory reporting, and audit coordination.
• Strengthen analytical and problem‑solving skills in a large, multi‑company environment.
• Develop cross‑functional partnerships across departments and leadership teams.
• Help drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they’re a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• 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…