Accounts Payable Analyst - Premera Blue Cross

**Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's 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. To better serve our customers, we're creating a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and where best-in-class talent comes, stays, and thrives! As a result of these efforts we are proud to share that Forbes ranked Premera among America's 2023 Best Midsize Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=58210f5e210f) and America's 2023 Best Employers By State (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/?sh=21c7c3d1983b) . Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com . The **Accounts Payable Analyst** is responsible for the full procure to pay administration at Premera (requisition to payment). This position will create the purchase order (PO), review invoices and research and reconcile PO and invoice issues, receipt accruals and match exceptions. In addition, you will also be responsible for providing analysis, accuracy, policy compliance and timeliness in the day-to-day administration of procurement and accounts payable. The Accounts Payable Analyst frequently interacts with all levels of employees across the company as well as outside contacts, so professionalism, judgment, and excellent communication and consulting skills are required. In addition, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and the business to maximize performance, quality, and service. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork. **What you will do:** + Responsible for procurement and invoice processes using Workday, the Premera ERP system. + Responsible for ensuring successful outcome for daily invoice entry, statement review, Stop Pay/Reissue (SRPI's), Unapplied Receipts, and invoice send backs to ensure invoices are paid accurately and timely. + Own supplier relationship and meet with suppliers to present analysis, work through issues and support suppliers SLAs to ensure supplier invoices meet Perform analysis on supplier invoicing to ensure Premera standards and straight through invoice processing is achieved. + Partner with Enterprise Vendor Management Contracting (EVMC) to provide a united front with our suppliers and set invoice and payment standards as needed. + Administer corporate card/expense reports. + Review, audit and execute settlement runs. + Test, troubleshoot and function as a technical liaison on Workday system. Recommend, lead, and participate in process improvement projects and/or opportunities to gain efficiency in workflow. + Utilize accounts payable best practices to design, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and training. + Provide support for internal and external audits. + Work collaboratively with employees at all levels to detect issues, provide recommendations, and implement agreed upon solutions related to complex transactions and system discrepancies. Provide ongoing and 1-1 training with the business as needed. + Maintain working knowledge and respond to internal customers questions of all company policies relating to Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Finance. Provide training to internal customers on end to end Procure to Pay processes. **What you will bring:** + Associate degree or equivalent work experience. **(Required)** + Three years of experience in a high-volume production area. **(Required)** + Advanced education and/or certification in purchasing management as well as experience with Workday or similar applications. **(Preferred)** + Knowledge of applicable finance and accounts payable policies and ability to provide input to policies. + Strong experience with contracting and procurement best practices, general accounting functions, and internal controls, including General Ledger and Accounts Payable. + Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to recommend options and implement solutions. + Close attention to detail **Other Hiring Requirements** + In addition to a standard background check, this position requires a credit check. \#LI-SS1 **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:** $42,600.00 - $63,900.00 **National Plus Salary Range:** $48,500.00 - $72,800.00 _*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska_ _._ 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.