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Benefits Administrator
CEBS Requirement: Preferred
Liverpool, NY
The Benefits Administrator II will work directly with the Senior Administrator, in the administration of Union Benefit Funds, including self-insured Health and Welfare Plan, Defined Benefit and Defined Contributions Plan and a New York State approved Joint Apprentice Fund.
This individual should be a technical expert in Taft-Hartly Benefit Plans. Union experience preferred. CEBS designation or equivalent experience is required.
The right candidate will be in training for the Senior Administrator position, upon their retirement.
- Expertise in 501(c)3 ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations governing qualified retirement plans and health plans.
- Independently manage several Funds on a regular on-going basis.
- Attend meetings with Board of Trustees, participants, and employer representatives.
- Able to understand and interpret Summary Plan Documents on an advanced level.
- Typically has a strong knowledge of administration and accounting.
- Contribution processing, including processing payroll contribution files.
- Customer support, including answering phones, and email inquiries.
- Assist with plan conversions.
- HIPAA Compliance.
- NQTL Compliance and monitoring.
- Medicare reporting.
- COBRA Compliance.
- Joint Apprentice Training Fund Administration.
- Overseeing and maintenance of record keeping compliance with Federal and State Statutes and Regulations.
- General Ledger Accounting Experience and/or minimum associate degree in accounting.
- Prepare audit reports in accordance with generally accepted and established accounting guidelines.
- Work directly with Certified Public Accountants in preparation of Financial Statements, 5500’s and 990’s.
- Health & Welfare Claims processing experience is a plus.
- NYS Grant Writing and Management is helpful.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience required in business management, accounting and/or human resources.
- CEBS certification preferred.
- Required - 4 or more years of work experience in benefits administration and 2 or more years in human resources.
- Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and be comfortable working on complex problems.
- Must have general ledger accounting experience.
- Solid interpersonal skills, judgment, and client service orientation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate.
- Must be flexible; can work independently and as a team.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access is a plus.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and employee privacy.
- Must have a desire to learn.
Job Type: Full-time Internship to Senior Benefits Administrator
Salary will be based upon credentials and experience.
Pay Range: Based upon experience.
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
Roofers Local #195 Fund(s) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in Liverpool, NY.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- On-site employment
- Liverpool, NY 13090
To Apply
Please send your resume and salary requirements to [email protected]