Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Northwest Administrators, Inc.

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Federal Way, WA Until 10/5/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
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

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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About this role

Summary

Maintain financial records, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and ensure compliance.

Job title

Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Experience level

1+ year

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Hybrid role in Federal Way, WA, remote work possible

Salary

$62k–$86k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting principlesExcelQuickBooks

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financial reportingreconciliationaccounting principlesMS OfficeQuickBooks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Federal Way, WA, USA

Hybrid City