Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Northwest Administrators; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Rx Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

401k with match

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is hiring a Staff Accountant in the United States. You will create journal entries, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements on a timely basis.

You will also monitor Trust expenses, calculate premiums, and manage tax withholdings while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role requires Knowledge of accounting principles, 1+ year of related experience, and a degree in accounting or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• 1+ year of operational accounting or employee benefits experience.
• Degree in Accounting or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Team player who can work independently and with others.
• Able to analyze problems quickly and develop solutions.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Create journal entries to record transactions.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Prepare financial statements accurately and on time.
• Monitor and facilitate timely processing of Trust expenses.
• Calculate premiums and reconcile benefit payments timely.
• Calculate and remit federal and state tax withholdings.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements timely and accurately.

Skills

Knowledgeable

Experienced

Educated

Team Player

Analytical

Technically Savvy

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you a Staff Accountant who enjoys maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports? Do you take full ownership of your assignments and drive for results? If this describes you, this may be the opportunity for you!

What you'll be doing...

• Create journal entries to record transactions.
• Reconcile all bank and investment accounts.
• Prepare financial statements accurately and within required timeframes.
• Monitor and facilitate timely processing of Trust expenses.
• Calculate premium and reconcile benefit payments timely.
• Calculate and remit federal and state tax withholdings.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements timely and accurately.

Who you are...

• Knowledgeable. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experienced. 1+ year of operational accounting or employee benefits experience
• Educated. Degree in Accounting or related field, or combination of education and experience
• Team Player. Work independently as well as collaborate with others
• Analytical. Able to quickly assess and analyze problems and develop solutions
• Technically Savvy. Proficient in MS Office with advanced level in Excel & QuickBooks

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

If hired, you can expect...

• Starting hourly rate of $30.70 - $41.54 per hour. Pay is dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Excellent Medical, Dental (w/Ortho), Vision, Rx benefits, disability, life and pet insurance
• Paid Vacation (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Holidays (10 days)
• Generous 401k plan with company base contribution & match
• Work-Life Balance

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.