Benefits Analyst - Finance/Accounting

Description Your Role The Benefits Analyst – Finance/Accounting is responsible for financial oversight, reporting, and complex analytical support for the organization’s health and welfare benefit programs. This role plays a critical part in managing benefit plan financial operations, including invoice validation, self-billing processes, cost tracking, and variance analysis. The position partners closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and third-party vendors to ensure accurate benefit spend forecasting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely resolution of discrepancies. A strong focus on data integrity, internal controls, and process improvement is essential to support effective and compliant benefit plan administration. Your Impact Financial Oversight, Reporting & Analysis Assist the Senior Benefits Manager with benefit plan spend tracking, cost driver analysis, and forecasting. Perform complex reconciliations and financial analytics related to benefit plan expenses. Validate, audit, and submit benefit vendor invoices for payment; execute and monitor self-billing processes. Prepare internal statistical, operational, and financial reports to support decision‑making. Ensure Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans are appropriately funded and reconciled. Plan Administration, Program Support & Projects Support ongoing administration of associate benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.). Lead benefit eligibility tracking and enrollment reporting activities. Assist with plan audits and required regulatory filings. Participate in major initiatives such as open enrollment, implementation of new benefit plans, and system changes. Compliance & Risk Management Support compliance efforts related to ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations. Maintain strong internal controls through detailed validation, documentation, and audit readiness. Vendor Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Attend and actively participate in vendor meetings; work with third‑party providers to resolve discrepancies. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Payroll, and HR partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr