What You Need To Know Overview The Benefits Accounting Analyst will be responsible for the accounting and administration of all benefits plans. This role will be responsible for all accounting, analytical and reporting tasks related to Benefits, COBRA, Life,
Disability, FSA and HSA.
Primary Responsibilities EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance or Business Related Field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years of comprehensive Accounting, analytical and reporting experience when it comes to Benefits Administration (union and non-union).
- Experience in reviewing Contracts, Plan Documents, SPD’s, Union Collective Bargaining Agreements, reconciliation of union invoices and interface analytics.
- Ability to analyze large amounts of data. Identify and troubleshoot trends. Present trends to Management and Legal.
- Proven aptitude for analysis of data and creation of queries.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of Benefits’ Administration and billing reconciliation processes.
- Knowledge of SAP HRIS systems, preferred
Additional Primary Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications SKILLS:
- Highly organized, self-starter, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Excellent organization and project management skills.
- Strong organizational skills; able to plan proactively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to be both an effective team member and self-starter.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Working knowledge in Excel, v look-ups and pivot tables required. Experience with macros a plus.
- Effective interpersonal skills to build strong customer relationships and interact professionally with all levels in the organization.
ABILITIES:
- Able to develop spreadsheets, reports, visual presentations, and other materials that will support process improvements, departmental goals and overall performance.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given and standard accepted practices.
- Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information and explain variances.
- Ability to produce high quality work with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.
- Ability to ensure proper protection of organization's confidential information.
- Ability to handle and resolve complex Benefit issues.
- Flexible to change and self- motivated to excel, in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands EEO Statement Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.