Benefits Accountant

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Accounting – Multi-state union accounting of benefits, PTO, and other fringe benefits for contract compliance
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations with a focus on employee benefit accounts
• Calculate employee PTO benefits per union contracts (manual excel files)
• Research and communicate benefit discrepancies with the HR-benefits & billing departments, employee(s), FP&A partners, branch managers and other internal customers
• Review and resolve benefit accruals & payment discrepancies internally
• Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolve discrepancies
• Manage all accounting adjustments in conjunction to new union rates and benefits due new contracts.
• Participate in the monthly accounting close cycle and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Reconcile monthly accruals versus payments
• Monthly reporting on benefit enrollment versus enrollment on contracts and provide statistical analysis of financial gains or losses and report any foreseeable issues to management team
• Research month to month balance sheet and profit and loss account variances
• Resolve any accounting discrepancies that arise from the payment of benefits to union employees
• Average year-end multi-employer reporting to our SEC team
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or Economics
• Human Resource degree is acceptable with payroll/benefit experience
• Must have advanced MS Excel skills
• 2 years of union benefit accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of payroll processing requirements is a plus
• Commitment to teamwork through relationship-building, reliability, and collaboration
• Good communication skills and able to work with different management levels
• Detail oriented and have strong analysis and communications skills
• Possess a positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers . ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit www.abm.com.