accounting analyst (benefits).

Randstad is seeking a Accounting Analyst to support the accounting, analysis, and reporting of employee benefit plans across union and non-union groups. This role is ideal for someone who loves digging into data, reconciling complex benefit transactions, and ensuring financial accuracy across COBRA, Life, Disability, FSA, and HSA plans. The analyst will collaborate with Accounting, HR, Legal, and external vendors to reconcile benefit payments, validate payroll and vendor interfaces, and support audits. The right candidate will bring expertise in benefits accounting, financial analysis, and HRIS systems (SAP preferred), along with advanced Excel skills for reporting and variance analysis.This position is onsite 4 days, with 1 remote day per week - no exceptions. For immediate consideration, please email your updated resume to lisa.norman@randstadusa.com.



salary: $30 - $32 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and administration of all benefit plans (union and non-union).
• Reconcile benefit payments to the general ledger; log and clear pending adjustments; communicate discrepancies to Accounting, Audit, and Management.
• Manage weekly vendor interfaces and ensure data accuracy in benefit and payroll files.
• Process COBRA payments and cost center allocations; audit vendor activity and ensure compliance with notice requirements.
• Lead or support benefit plan audits; coordinate data collection and meetings with Legal, Controller, and external auditors.
• Build and analyze ad hoc reports, census data, payroll deductions, and benefit accruals using Excel and HRIS tools.
• Partner with HR and Benefits to ensure system accuracy and compliance within HRIS platforms (SAP preferred).
• Support annual enrollment, mergers/acquisitions, and union implementations.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting, analytical, and reporting experience focused on benefits administration (union & non-union).
• Hands-on experience with benefit plan reconciliations, contract/SPD review, and union invoice analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables; macros a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SAP HRIS or similar systems preferred.

 




Skills

Payroll Accounting & Benefits

Journal Entries (2 years of experience is required)

General Ledger (2 years of experience is required)

401K (2 years of experience is required)

Reconciliation (2 years of experience is required)

Cobra (2 years of experience is required)

Benefits (2 years of experience is required)

Accounting (2 years of experience is required)

Benefits Accounting (2 years of experience is required)

Accruals (2 years of experience is required)

FSA / HSA

Union and Non-Union Benefits

Benefits Reconciliation

SAP HRIS

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.