Staff Accountant @ NorthWest Administrators

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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