Accountant at Delta Dental of Washington – Seattle, Washington

Are you looking for a role where accounting meets innovation and collaboration? Delta Dental of Washington is looking for a Staff Accountant/Accountant to join our Finance team and perform accountant duties for its parent company and related subsidiaries. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on accuracy and efficiency, while embracing opportunities to improve processes and strengthen communication across departments. In this role, you’ll not only manage core accounting functions but also help shape how financial information is shared, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the organization.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza believe everyone deserves good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do – for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious. We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position In Western Washington varies between $66,800 – $100,300, and for Eastern Washington varies between $61,100 - $91,600. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice. 

Accounting & Reporting

• Perform monthly reconciliations for GL accounts and resolve reconciling items and variances.
• Record and manage journal entries in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Provide data and analysis for budget preparation and periodic forecasts.

Compliance & Controls

• Assist with external and internal audits, including preparing documentation, answering questions, and coordinating information gathering across departments.
• Maintain written accounting policies and procedures that model effective workflows; review and update annually as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Communication & Collaboration

• Assist in creating and distributing team announcements, updates, and financial information to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain content for SharePoint sites and other communication platforms to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve transparency and strengthen partnerships through effective communication.

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field and 1+ years’ experience in the accounting field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Word and Windows.
• Experience with financial accounting systems and report writing tools.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey financial information clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Responsive to internal and external customer needs.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to the highest standards of information security and HIPAA compliance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of all data. All staff are expected to support this commitment by following relevant policies.

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