Senior Account Specialist, Benefits

Job Summary This position will be assigned to the Business Department, Payroll Division. Under direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of high‑level specialized duties in support of employee benefits programs including eligibility, enrollment, data collection, record‑keeping, accounting, claims processing and fund disbursement activities; serve as a technical resource to personnel concerning employee benefits information, eligibility, insurance plans, options, guidelines and procedures. Maintain employee leave accruals, usage and balances. Incumbents are expected to identify those problems which require attention from supervisory personnel and to use good judgment in applying accounting or administrative procedures to remaining problems. No supervision exercised. Responsibilities Perform high‑level specialized duties supporting employee benefits programs such as eligibility, enrollment, data collection, record‑keeping, accounting, claims processing, and fund disbursement activities. Serve as a technical resource to personnel concerning employee benefits information, eligibility, insurance plans, options, guidelines and procedures. Maintain employee leave accruals, usage and balances. Identify and resolve issues requiring supervisory attention, applying good judgment in accounting or administrative procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field. Three to five years of increasingly responsible technical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, benefits, human resources, or a related field. Preferred: Experience in a school district or in a county office of education. Valid California driver’s license (or ability to obtain) and appropriate vehicle‑operation insurance. Benefits Vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents; choice between various medical plans. Employee premium contributions for medical plans via a tax‑sheltered Section 125 Plan. CalPERS retirement benefits accrue through the Public Employee Retirement System; employee pays their portion of the retirement plan. Long‑term disability insurance and life insurance. Associate Degree stipend of $375, Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, Master’s Degree stipend of $1,500, Doctorate Degree (no Master’s) stipend of $1,500, and Doctorate Degree (with Master’s) stipend of an additional $400 per year. Degree stipend prorated based upon full‑time equivalent. EEO Statement The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Cruz County Office of Education