Staff Accountant

Northwest Administrators, Inc

. Create journal entries to record transactions on a modified cash basis .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJunior💰 $31 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles and practices, with a strong focus on operational accounting, financial statement preparation, and cash management. Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

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Operational AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationQuickBooksExcelCPA

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesJournal EntriesCash ReconciliationFinancial ReportingPremium CalculationExpense MonitoringProblem AssessmentSolution Development

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeQuickBooks

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Cash Basis AccountingTrust ExpensesInvestment Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create journal entries to record transactions on a modified cash basis
Reconcile all cash and investment accounts monthly
Prepare financial statements accurately and within required timeframes
Monitor and facilitate appropriate and timely processing of Trust expenses
Calculate premiums and administrative fees timely and accurately
Back-up daily cash management and investment directives tasks, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
1+ year of operational accounting
Degree in Accounting or related field or combination of education and experience
Work independently as well as collaborate with others
Able to quickly assess and analyze problems and develop solutions
Proficient in MS Office
Advanced level QuickBooks & Excel
CPA strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Many training and development opportunities
Better-than-market benefits package