Employment Opportunities


SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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New Hire Starting Salary Range:          $91,414 to $97,925

Salary Range:                                       $91,414 to $116,304 (8 step salary scale)

Application Deadline:  January 10, 2025

Position location:  Olympia, Washington

This is a new position.
 

EMPLOYEES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE.

This position is required to work in the Olympia office.


SUMMARY:  This exempt, non-supervisory position serves as the Senior Accountant and will manage complex data, funds, and processes. The position will perform a variety of professional level accounting duties that support the finance and accounting operations of the Pool. The Senior Accountant will utilize professional expertise to assist with all aspects of data management, collection, and analysis for usage in underwriting, risk management and claims management. Work is performed independently requiring the exercise of discretion and sound judgement.  The position is supervised by the Deputy Director.


QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of experience, education, and training listed below provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

  • Four years of experience performing similar professional level accounting functions.
  • Experience producing financial statements.
  • Intermediate knowledge of QuickBooks accounting softare. (Expreience with other accounting software programs will be accepted).
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel including the use of spreadsheets, tables, pivot tables, graphs, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily activities to meet schedules and complete assigned tasks.
  • Desired:  experience working in the public sector.
  • Desired:  familiarity with pooling.
  • Desired:  familiarity with insurance industry terminology.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree with finance/accounting coursework as part of the degree. May consider direct relevant work experience in lieu of a BA degree. 

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid Washington State driver license at the time of hire.
  • Desired:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Desired:  QuickBooks certification

Employee Benefits:  WSTIP offers a competitive salary and an employee benefit package that includes health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance.  Retirement benefits are provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.  WSTIP does not pay into social security but in lieu offers a 401A plan.  457 deferred compensation plans are also optionally available.

Paid Time Off:  WSTIP utilizes a paid general leave bank (combo sick leave and vacation) with new employees earning 24 days per year.  Eight paid holidays are also included (holidays not included: Martin Luther King, President’s Day, and Veterans Day).


To Apply:

You must complete and return the following:

  • WSTIP’s application (must be signed).  CLICK HERE for the application.
  • Cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and highlight your relevant experience. 
  • Your resume.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
  • Supplemental written exercise.  CLICK HERE for the topic.
  • Three professional references.

These items must be returned by email to:  HireMe@wstip.org.  You must send this information using your own valid email address where you can be contacted.  Your package must be returned by January 10, 2025.  Interviews are expected to be the week of January 21.    

There is a six-month introductory period to evaluate suitability for this position.  Within the first year of service, employees are asked to complete the Insurance Institute of America course Increasing Your Insurance IQ (AINS 101).


What to Expect Next:  Upon successfully passing the initial application stage we will select candidates for interviews. Those selected for interviews will be required to complete additional steps as part of our thorough evaluation process. Prior to the interview we will ask you to complete a computer skills assessment and a behavior profile. We will then conduct a panel interview. Following interviews, we will make a conditional job offer and validate references, prior employment or education. Be ready to show off your Excel skills by presenting an example during the interview.

Further communication may be necessary until a final decision is reached.

We will refrain from contacting your current employer unless expressly permitted by you. However, we will not finalize the offer until this reference is checked. 

As part of the pre-employment process, you will undergo a comprehensive criminal background check.

WSTIP adheres to the guidelines outlined in the “Fair Chance Act,” RCW 49.94. Pursuant to this, we refrain from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal record until after determining their qualification for the position, except as permitted under RCW 49.94.010 (4).