Benefits Consultant - ACA Reporting

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We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Benefits Consultant to join our growing team. This position will support a variety of employee benefits consulting engagements while developing expertise in benefits compliance, data analysis, and client service. A significant component of this role will be supporting the annual preparation of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Forms 1094 and 1095 for contracted Baker Tilly clients.

The Benefits Consultant will work closely with clients and internal team members to gather and validate data, identify and resolve discrepancies, prepare required forms, and help ensure accurate and timely completion of annual ACA reporting requirements. This position is well suited for an early-career professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems, managing detailed processes, and providing high-quality service to clients.

• Benefits Consulting Support leadership and project teams on a variety of employee benefits consulting engagements.
• Assist with the collection, organization, review, and analysis of client benefits and employee data.
• Perform research and analysis related to employee benefits programs, compliance requirements, and industry practices.
• Prepare spreadsheets, analyses, client deliverables, presentations, and other project materials.
• Assist with recurring and special client projects, maintaining project schedules and helping ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Communicate with clients and internal team members to obtain information, resolve questions, and support project completion.
• Develop knowledge of employee benefit programs and applicable federal and state compliance requirements.
• Affordable Care Act Reporting Play a key role in the team's annual ACA reporting process, including preparation of Forms 1094-B/C and 1095-B/C for contracted Baker Tilly clients.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain employee, eligibility,…