Benefits Jobs in Davie, FL

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to join our team in Miramar, Florida. This Contract position involves overseeing the accounting and management of various employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all related processes. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex reporting tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the accounting and administration of union and non-union benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement programs.
• Reconcile benefit payments with the General Ledger, maintaining a log of pending adjustments and ensuring discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Validate weekly interface reports from vendors, updating vendor systems with necessary adjustments during the validation process.
• Prepare benefit payment deposits by cost center and create divisional expense entries for General Ledger reconciliation.
• Conduct audits for both union and non-union benefits, coordinating with legal teams, controllers, and external auditors to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure data quality and system compliance of benefit plans, including testing system configurations and payroll files for accurate administration.
• Address inquiries regarding benefit plans using plan documents and other reference materials to provide timely and courteous resolutions.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager to update billing rates, participate in annual enrollment processes, and support mergers, acquisitions, and union implementations.
• Provide support for extended hours during critical periods as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of benefit plan management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, analytics, and reporting within benefits administration for union and non-union plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger reconciliations and invoice processing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits and present findings to stakeholders effectively.
• Familiarity with benefit plan documents and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to address inquiries and collaborate with various teams.