Benefits Analyst

Overview

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accounting and Administration of all medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA and COBRA
• Ensure all benefit payments made are reconciled to the General Ledger and pending adjustments are kept in a log ensuring they are cleared by the next reporting period
• Prepare and validate all reports for all Benefit audits (union and non-union)
• Utilize multiple reporting tools to create a variety of ad hoc and census reports, benefit reports, payroll reports and spreadsheets concerning enrollments, demographic data, payroll deductions and accruals in the General Ledger
• Manage all benefit plan inquiries
• Partner with the Benefits Manager to update all billing rates in system, participate in SGWS mergers, acquisitions and new union implementations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance or Business Related Field or equivalent working experience
• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive Accounting, analytical and reporting experience when it comes to Benefits Administration (union and non-union)
• Experience in reviewing Contracts, Plan Documents, SPD’s, Union Collective Bargaining Agreements, reconciliation of union invoices and interface analytics
• Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of Benefits’ Administration and billing reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of HRIS systems
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Working intermediate knowledge in Excel, v lookups and pivot tables

Physical Demands

• Sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• Lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.