Compliance Auditor (On-site) New Seattle, WA

Northwest Administrators, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 73,151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health flex spending

Dependent care assistance

Pet insurance

Paid vacation 10 days

Sick leave 10 days

Holidays 10 days

401(k) plan with match

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement

3-month sabbatical program

Job summary

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is hiring entry-level Payroll Compliance Auditors in Seattle for an October training class. You will receive paid training, review payroll records for contract compliance, and prepare weekly audit updates.

This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fully on-site Seattle office. The position offers structured development, an attractive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within a large team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or associate degree + equivalent work experience.
• Able to juggle and prioritize workloads.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attentive to details with problem-solving & analytical skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• Willing to travel with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze payroll records to ensure compliance with contracts
• Complete data entry and document errors using proprietary audit software
• Write weekly status updates for each audit
• Communicate with clients and summarize audit results
• Meet production standards (KPI)

Skills

Organized

Communicator

Detail-oriented

Word & Excel proficiency

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or associate degree + equivalent work experience

Tools

Proprietary audit software

Job description

Are you a college graduate looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Do you enjoy the satisfaction of making sure that information is accurate? Do you want to be part of a large team where the leadership is focused on your development and success? In this entry level compliance auditor role, you may have found your perfect fit!

What you'll be doing...

As a payroll compliance auditor, you will receive paid training to learn the ins and outs of the job requirements. Once trained, you will review employer payroll records to ensure that participants are receiving the benefit contributions promised in their labor contract (collective bargaining agreement). It can be repetitive work, but it's extremely important and plays a crucial role in both the application process and the amount retirees ultimately receive.

We're hiring several auditors for our October 13th training class in Seattle!

• Review and analyze payroll records to ensure compliance with appropriate contracts
• Complete data entry and document errors/omissions using proprietary audit software
• Write weekly status updates for each audit performed
• Effectively communicate with clients--ask appropriate questions, summarize audit results
• Contribute to the overall team effort by meeting production standards (measured by KPI)

Who you are...

• Educated. Bachelor's degree (preferred), or associate degree + equivalent work experience
• Organized. Able to juggle and prioritize workloads
• Communicator. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detailed. Attentive to details with excellent problem-solving & analytical skills
• Technically Savvy. Proficient in Word & Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Travel-wise. A confident and willing traveler with an excellent driving record

The position is 100% on-site at our Seattle office (Lake Union/Eastlake).

Who we are...

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is an industry leader in third-party administration of employee benefits. We administer one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the country, along with numerous large health and welfare plans. As part of our team, you will benefit from many training and development opportunities and can expect a better-than-market benefits package. See what our associates are saying about us at Northwest Administrators Inc. | Careers (nwadmin.com)

If hired, you can expect...

• Starting hourly rate of $25.21 per hour (reviewed at 6, 9, 12 and 24 months)
• Optional benefits: health flex spending, dependent care assistance & pet insurance
• Paid Vacation (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Holidays (10 days)
• Generous 401(k) plan with company base contribution & match
• Student loan repayment assistance program & tuition reimbursement
• 3-month sabbatical program with continued benefits
• Career development and growth opportunities

NWA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, citizenship, family medical history or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. NWA prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to request accommodation.