Are you a stickler for the details? Are you both a “numbers person” and “customer service oriented?” Are you looking for a new role that provides challenging and very satisfying work? If so, your next career move could be right around the corner at Northwest Administrators!
What you'll be doing...
As an accounting clerk, you will have the unique and important responsibility for processing health contributions. You will engage with customers to research and resolve any benefit eligibility issues. You will be responsible for:
- Receiving and adding/updating employee enrollment documents
- Receiving and reconciling monthly employer contributions (i.e., accounts receivable functions)
- Resolving health coverage issues
- Communicating regularly with employers and participants
Who you are...
- Experienced: Two years experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or other related experience
- Organized: Prioritize work, able to multitask and be timely with work
- Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills--both written and verbal
- Service Minded: Deliver superior and timely customer service, exhibiting empathy and care
- Detailed: Strong attention to detail with excellent problem solving skills
- Technically Savvy: Intermediate experience with Excel and Word
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...
- Union scale wages, raises every 6 months, starting at $22.85/hr. up to $32.47/hr
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx benefits
- Employer provided/fully funded Defined Benefit Pension
- Up to 8.6 days of Paid Leave and 10 Holidays
- Strong team environment with good work-life balance
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 [email protected] to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Two years experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience
- Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and complete tasks timely
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Customer service orientation; deliver superior and timely service with empathy
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Intermediate experience with Excel and Word
What We Do
NWA's mission is to provide outstanding service and solutions through knowledge, innovation, dedication & excellence. Having been in business for over 50 years as a third party administrator (TPA) of employee benefit programs, we can proudly say we have never lost a client due to service related issues. Our skilled employees are essential in maintaining our position as an industry leader. We strive to create a positive working environment that values: •Diversity: Our differences, unique talents and varied backgrounds come together to create a stronger whole. •Working Smart: We encourage innovation and continuous improvement to promote efficiency and accuracy. •Positive Attitudes: Our professional behavior creates a positive first impression that is lasting for both employees and clients. •Teamwork: We build each other up; and share our successes, failures, information and ideas. We have 6 office locations strategically located in large metropolitan areas (Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Brisbane, San Francisco & Pasadena). This allows our employees to take advantage of the innovation and diversity that surrounds them and also enables us to hire the best talent in the industry. Our success and longevity comes from our strength and knowledge in administering Taft Hartley Funds, (including one of the nation’s largest multi-employer defined pension funds) and other multi-employer/association programs, including: Pension plans, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug, Life, AD&D & Short term disability benefits. Our high ethical standards and strong focus on customer service cause many to make NWA their career choice-- working here 10, 15, and 20 years or more!
