Benefits and Risk Management Analyst

Finance

Support Staff - Position - Other - Other

Job Number : 4600237125

Start Date :

Open Date : 09/28/2021

Closing Date :

POSITION SUMMARY

The Benefits and Risk Management Analyst is responsible for the administration of all benefit plans available to employees district-wide. The Analyst monitors and reconciles the work of other department staff and assists the Assistant Director (Benefits/Risk Management) in the preparation of various reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages and monitors, under the direction of the Assistant Director, accounting, reconciliation and auditing of all health and wellness benefits activities

• Implements appropriate processes relative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA); monitors and evaluates ACA activities to ensure compliance with regulations

• Maintains positive relationships with benefits and risk management vendors; proactively communicates with vendors to ensure consistent premium charges and insurance coverage for district employees

• Prepares state and federal reports, reconciling wage and employment data to ensure accuracy

• Provides effective and efficient customer service to district employees and external stakeholders in relation to premium and insurance inquiries

• Maintains Department of Transportation accident reports and drug/alcohol testing history records; provides verification of same records upon written request

• Interprets benefits and risk management policies and provides clarification to district employees, as necessary

• Assists in the development and dissemination of benefits communication to employees

• Ensures all benefits plans and supplemental retirement plans are in compliance with federal and state laws

• Reviews and evaluates the specialist reconciliation of health/wellness benefits payments to vendors ensuring accuracy

• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated

Requirements :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, risk management or related field required

Master's degree in accounting, finance, risk management or related field preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Valid Georgia driver's license and the availability of private transportation

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3 years of experience in accounting, reconciling health and wellness benefits, or in a closely related field

Experience working in a large, urban school district, governmental or public sector preferred



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Deep knowledge of best practices in accounting and employee benefits

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Ability to communicate and explain facts, practices and policies to others within and external to the organization

Strong analytical skills

Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Compensation :

GRADE: 129

WORK DAYS: Annual

SALARY RANGE: FY'21 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)

FLSA Status : EXEMPT

Employment Category :
AT-WILL

Reports to: : Assistant Director (Benefits/Risk Management)