Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Northwest Administrators, Inc

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Northwest Administrators, Inc, located in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Northwest Administrators is an industry leader in third-party administration of employee benefits. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing essential financial reports for the organization. The Staff Accountant takes full ownership of their assignments and drives for precise financial results within required timeframes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Mountlake Terrace, WA
• Pay: $30.70–$41.54 per hour
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial record-keeping, reconciliation, and reporting for employee benefit plans.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Excel, MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transactions: Create journal entries to accurately record financial transactions using a modified cash basis.
• Reconcile: Perform monthly reconciliations for all cash and investment accounts.
• Reporting: Prepare financial statements accurately and deliver them within established timeframes.
• Expenses: Monitor and facilitate the appropriate and timely processing of Trust expenses.
• Fees: Calculate premium and administrative fees with accuracy and timeliness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience: At least 1 year of operational accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office, with advanced-level proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, alongside strong analytical abilities to assess and solve problems.
• Bonus: Prior experience in employee benefits is a plus, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively is valued.