Reporting Accountant III

Workforce Classification:

Hybrid

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As a Financial Reporting Accountant III on our Accounting & Reporting team, you'll play a crucial role in preparing accurate and timely financial statements under GAAP, SSAP, and internal reporting requirements for the Premera group of companies. Reporting to the Accounting and Reporting Manager, you'll provide technical expertise in multi-company reporting functions for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries.

In this role, you will…

• Have an impact on our strategic financial choices.
• Leverage specialized accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills to continuously improve the accuracy of our reporting process and workload efficiency.
• Be part of a collaborative team that “wins together” and values your contributions.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements per GAAP, including financials for the board and executive management.
• Handle quarterly and annual statutory filings in accordance with SSAP and individual state insurance departments' regulations.
• Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Research and recommend solutions for GAAP and statutory accounting transactions and reporting requirements. Support annual GAAP and statutory audits.
• Collaborate with management and associates in other functional areas to assist with accounting-related review and policy development.
• Seek opportunities for process improvement to gain efficiencies and support implementation.
• Anticipate the impact of the changing business environment on assigned work areas and adjust work assignments and processes as necessary.

What you will bring (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 
• CPA Certification 
• 2 years of public accounting experience - OR - 5 years of non-public accounting experience 
• Proficiency with data management and research tools (Excel and Word)
• Solid analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Additional Preferred backgrounds/ experiences include:

• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Collaborative problem-solving skills, including recommendation and implementation of improvements
• Proven leadership ability

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Premera total rewards

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 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.

• Engaging on-site events and activities include food trucks, health and wellness, DEI and disaster preparedness fairs, coffee connects, 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.

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.

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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.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

$81,900.00 - $139,200.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.