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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. (https://www.premera.com/visitor/careers#awards)

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The **Accounts Payable Specialist** is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records for Premera Blue Cross and its subsidiaries. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for providing accuracy, policy compliance and timeliness in the day-to-day administration of accounts payable. This position will interact with all levels of employees across the company as well as outside contacts, so professionalism, judgment and excellent communication and consulting skills are required. This role supports compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement across the procure-to-pay cycle. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork.

This is a hybrid position that requires weekly onsite days at our Mountlake Terrace, WA campus.

What you’ll do:

+ Enter and validate invoices in ERP system. This includes managing the invoice send back process and resolving invoice discrepancies.

+ Ensure adherence to vendor payment terms and company policy.

+ Maintain accurate vendor master data and documentation.

+ Review vendor statements and work with the business and suppliers to resolve outstanding issues.

+ Manage team mailboxes daily and ensure email responses are completed within 48 hours.

+ Update and maintain documentation of processes and procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls and governance standards.

+ Support audits and provide required documentation.

+ Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

+ Support SLA adherence and straight-through invoice processing.

+ Work collaboratively with employees at all levels to detect issues and implement agreed upon solutions relating to system and transaction discrepancies.

+ Utilize accounts payable best practices to design, develop and implement processes, procedures and training.

+ Analyze new laws, proposed laws and regulations that govern accounts payable and related processes and implement process changes to improve efficiency.

What you’ll bring:

+ Associates degree or equivalent experience. (Required)

+ 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role. (Required)

+ Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. (Required)

+ Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. (Required)

+ Workday experience preferred.

Other Hiring Requirements

+ In addition to a standard background check, this position requires a credit check.

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.

+ 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.

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 [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

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:

$47,400.00 - $71,100.00

_*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 an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.