Benefits Finance Manager

Leading Oil & Gas Company seeking a Benefits Finance Manager! 9/80 Schedule! Competitive Salary, & Excellent Benefits!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jaclyn D'AmoreAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per yearA bit about us:Based in the houston area, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Benefits Finance Manager to join our team in the Energy industry. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the financial aspects of our employee benefits programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the benefit plan auditing experience including defined benefit, defined contribution and health and welfare benefit plansIf you have a bachelors degree in accounting or finance with at least 5 years in benefits finance, please apply below!Why join us?9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees Paid Vacation Time Company-Paid Holidays Caregiver Leave Excellent 401(k) Match Pension Plan Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active EmployeesJob DetailsThis position is responsible for managing the financial accounting, funding and disbursements for employee benefit plans. This includes managing and analyzing all financial transactions (funding and disbursements) for a health and welfare benefit trust, two health and welfare benefit plans, a defined benefit master trust, three defined benefit plans, a defined contribution master trust and two defined contribution plans. This position ensures that the financial and accounting policies and procedures are in compliance with US GAAP,DOL and IRS rules and regulations. This requires staying up to date with accounting, tax and regulatory changes that impact the financials and qualified status of all benefits plans, corporate financials, government returns and PBGC premiums. These responsibilities are achieved through collaborative work with Finance and Human Resources, auditors, legal counsel, actuaries, consultants, trustees and service providers.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree-Finance or Accounting8 years of benefits accounting and/or benefit plan auditing experience including defined benefit, defined contribution and health and welfare benefit plansSupervisory experienceSolid understanding of US GAAP as it relates to benefits accountingExperience working with actuaries and actuarial reportsComputer skills including advanced level in ExcelKnowledge of government regulations and filing requirements pertaining to employee benefit plansExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong decision making and problem solving skillsAbility to prioritize work and meet deadlines when responsible for multiple projectsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.