Accounting Analyst

Employer Accounting Analyst - UFCW & Employers Trust, Benefits Administration, CONCORD CA

• Communication and interpersonal skills for internal and employer interaction
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Detail oriented, ability to read/write effectively and accurately

• $32.66 with scheduled yearly increases
• Full benefits package (medical:
  Kaiser or Blue Shield, dental, vision, life insurance, death benefit, employee member assistance program) with no premiums for employees and low premiums for dependents
• 401(k) match and individual consulting with pension consultant
• Generous Paid Time Off (starting at 2.6 weeks up to 5.6 weeks) and Sick Time
• Generous holidays (11.5 paid days per year)
• On-site free gym in Concord
• Complimentary coffee service everyday
• Our Concord location includes free parking, and is conveniently located in the central east bay, beside the I-680 freeway and accessible to BART. The adjacent Veranda Shopping Center is within walking distance and has a variety of restaurants, retail shopping, and events.

• Our mission to provide exceptional benefit administration for essential workers is what drives us. What we do matters and touches the lives of over 240,000 participants who work for 149 entities.
• We have been in business since 1957 and are expanding. Come grow with us!
• Average employee tenure of 10 years
• Culture of recognition
• Variety of paths for career advancement
• Exciting events
• An amazing team of professionals to collaborate with and learn from!

Interfaces with participating employers in order to process contributions for health and welfare and pension benefits for covered employees. Responsible for accurately processing contribution data through an understanding of collective bargaining agreements, utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, creation of text files and the import of work hours into a mainframe environment. Completes necessary research in order to verify receipt of corresponding dollars for reported hours, invoicing accurate credits or shortfalls.

Responsible for the preparation and billing of compliance audits and employer account reconciliations, and to pursue all outstanding receivables, including the preparation of and participation in formal proceedings. Responsible for preparation and exchange of correspondence between the employers and the Board of Trustees regarding employer requests, contribution rates and policy decisions. Works as part of a team to address functionality, systemic or processing issues, to collaborate in the enhancement of procedures and strategies designed to achieve shared department and company goals.

Records and follows up on issues and projects, ensuring obligations and agreements are met, taking responsibility for these from inception to completion based on existing procedures within allowable time frames. Professionally interacts in a team environment with employer representatives, UFCW Trust team members, and internal and external business associates. Required to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities, with an attention to detail, providing excellent follow-up and communication.

• Performs various duties and responsibilities of Employer Accounting Assistant as needed.
• Processes monthly contributions for participating employers using Microsoft Excel. Creates test files used to upload data to the Company mainframe. Processes and reviews manual calculations and ensures accuracy of system generated calculations.
• Downloads daily lockbox detail. Applies payments to specific accounts and allocates receipts to appropriate Funds. Reconciles and invoices for differences, preparing billing documents and discrepancy letters.
• Balances monthly receipts to bank statements and prepares totals for monthly general ledger update.
• Performs file transfer, receipt, and collection of dependent premiums.
• Researches, prepares, bills, and documents status of compliance audits, account reconciliations and withdrawal liability.
• Researches and bills receivable balances including liquidated…