Benefits Accountant

The Staff Accountant will perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) to ensure that the organization complies with all relevant regulations and reporting requirements and contributes to presenting complete and accurate financial statements. The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for benefits accounting including claims management and account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will also support the finance team with ad hoc projects, as needed.

• Aid in HR and Benefits related accounting tasks during peak times and on an as needed basis
• Coordinate with benefits brokers to help manage the accounting for self-funded benefit plans
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations during month end close process
• Manage claims payment process including funding confirmation
• Prepare and record journal entries for assets and liabilities related to HR, payroll, and benefits accounts
• Complete P&L monthly comparative analysis for U.S. entities
• Assis with AP and general accounting on an as needed basis
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit
• Support the finance team with other projects and requests, as needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail are essential
• Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S.GAAP)
• Proven capability to think analytically, problem solve, and escalate as appropriate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook); advanced proficiency in Excel
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to successfully interact with key internal stakeholders and vendors
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

• Previous internship or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to one (1) to two (2) years)
• Prior experience in a benefits related role
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems, specifically experience with NetSuite
• Prior experience in a related field

• This role has no supervisory responsibilities

• Infrequent supervision and instructions
• Frequently exercises discretionary authority

• Hybrid (i.e. on-site office and work-from-home)
• Routinely uses standard office equipment

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight(8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate office equipment
• Occasional mobility needed
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or other wise moves) objects including files and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals; Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence; Ability to perform under stress; Ability to multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

• This is a full-time position
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.