Accounting Manager - (Benefits)

DescriptionThe salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESSupports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.JOB SCOPEUnder minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignmentsPosition has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality.Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in accounting, finance or general business administration.MBA in Finance, Accounting or Economics and/or CPA or other financial certification is preferredExperience is typically career level (7-10 years) in accounting, financial reporting or related field. Public Accounting and/or Utility experience is preferred.Experience with Financial Statement Consolidations and/or Derivative Accounting is a plus.Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principlesDemonstrated supervisory experienceCommitment to highest standards of quality and integritySolid financial, mathematical and analytical capabilitiesExhibit professionalism and stay current on technical accounting, reporting and professional developmentTo apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Job typePerm