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The Benefits Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting, reconciliation, and payment of employee benefit-related expenses, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and other employee programs. This role partners with Benefits and Accounts Payable to ensure employee benefits are properly recorded, reconciled, and paid in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Benefits Senior Accountant will also assist with month-end close, reporting, and audits related to benefit accounts.

Specific Job Expectations include:

Benefit Billing & Payments

• Review, validate, and process benefit vendor invoices (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, HSA, etc.) as assigned.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of all benefits-related invoices.
• Resolve billing discrepancies with vendors and coordinate with Benefits as needed.

Reconciliations

• Perform monthly reconciliations of benefit-related accounts, including FSA, HSA, and COBRA activity.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll benefit deductions and corresponding vendor charges.
• Investigate and resolve variances between payroll, vendor invoices, and general ledger by exercising 

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Prepare journal entries and accruals related to employee benefits.
• Support month-end close by ensuring proper cutoffs and reconciliations.
• Assist with benefit expense reporting and variance analysis against budget/forecast.
• May review staff work and coach staff team members.

Audit & Compliance

• Leads benefit-related audit schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and reconciliations related to benefits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements for benefit- related accounts.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Benefits and Finance to maintain alignment between systems and financial records.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve benefit accounting processes.
• Proven ability to drive processes, collaborate across functions, and lead remotely when needed.

Questco Expectations

• Maintain a professional and respectful approach with clients and teammates
• Accuracy of work and punctual per any assigned schedule
• Timely completion of all administrative duties for timesheets and expense reports, as applicable
• Partner with all internal departments to drive financial health and improve client retention
• Foster an inclusive environment and collaborative approach with teammates
• Always act with integrity, abiding by our Code of Ethics, Core Values, and employee handbook

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA a plus
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in benefits, accounting or related functions
• PEO experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and account reconciliations.
• Experience with benefit billing, FSA/HSA reconciliations, and accounting for benefits is highly desirable
• Prior experience working successfully in a remote or hybrid environment, with strong self-management, organization, and communication skills to ensure productivity and collaboration in a virtual setting

Required Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail in fast-paced environment
• Inquisitive nature with demonstrated success in creating analytics in response to specific strategic growth needs
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with the ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization and its clients

Physical Requirements, Language Skills:

• Must be able to work flexible schedules when needed to support business needs
• Frequent viewing of computer terminal with wrist/finger movement to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• Requires sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. periodically
• Bend, reach, pull, stoop, and push are all elements of physical activity for this position
• Fluency in English – speak, read, and write

JOB CODE: 1000053