Accounting and Reporting Intern
Mountlake Terrace, WA - USA
Job Summary
Workforce Classification:
HybridJoin Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve Peoples Lives
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 tobeinga 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 developmentwereable to better serve our 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: anAccounting & Reporting Intern youll 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 theyre learning in school is applied in a real business setting.
Program Details and Requirements:
Premeras Summer Internship Program is June 15th August 21st2026.
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 programlocatedon our campus in Mountlake Terrace WA.
Internship Projects and Goals:
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)
What You Will Bring:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or masters 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
***Please include a cover letter with your application answering the following in 200 words or less for each question: ***
Tell us about a time when you were given a task or assignment and didnt know how to complete it at first. How did you approach the situation and what steps did you take to move forward
What interests you in accounting and financial reporting and how does this internship align with your academic or career goals
Pleaseconfirm thatyou can meet the hybrid workrequirements including weekly commuting totheMountlake Terrace campus this summer.
Please confirm youranticipatedor prior graduation date.
About Company
Premera Blue Cross is a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health benefits and tailored services to approximately 1.9 million people, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. The company offers innovative health and wellness solutions focused on qu ... View more