Are you a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a passion for audit coordination and workpaper preparation? Do you excel at building strong relationships across teams and with external auditors? Are you proactive, accountable, and driven to deliver results? If you have experience with audit workstations and employee benefit plans, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What you'll be doing...
- Manage external financial statement audit process for assigned trust funds.
- Serve as a liaison between auditors and all stakeholders ensuring clear communication.
- Prepare accruals and audit support packages timely and accurately for assigned trusts.
- Prepare, organize and file workpapers in accordance with departmental standards.
- Answer questions & resolve review notes from supervisors and auditors efficiently.
- Monitor and report audit progress regularly in team meetings and tracking tools.
- Contribute to special projects, process improvements and other duties as assigned.
Who you are...
- Knowledgeable. Knowledge of auditing, accounting, and investment principles
- Experienced. 3+ years of auditing or accounting experience
- Educated. Degree in Accounting or related field
- Organized. Accurate and detail oriented, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Analytical. Strong accounting and math aptitude
- Technically Savvy. Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
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 $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
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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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!
