Accounting Analyst

Employer Accounting Analyst - UFCW & Employers Trust, Benefits Administration, CONCORD CA

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Established in 1957, UFCW and Employers Trust, LLC, also known as the Trust Fund Office, is one of the top 500 largest retirement funds (managing over $4.1 billion in assets) in the USA. We administer health plans and pension benefits for over 235,000 participants at 155 employers throughout Northern California and Hawaii. We serve the grocery food market and retail pharmacy industry consisting of essential workers from employers like Safeway, Save Mart, and Raley’s.

The Trust Fund Office administers several multiemployer plans; an employee benefit plan maintained under multiple collective bargaining agreements. Our “Taft Hartley” plans are governed by strong Boards of Directors consisting of Union and Employer industry leaders (as Trustees) with a fiduciary focus and care for our Membership and their families.Our mission is to provide exceptional benefit administration to those we serve: our Members, Dependents, Local Unions, Employers, and Service Providers.

• Communication and interpersonal skills for internal and employer interaction
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Detail oriented, ability to read/write effectively and accurately

• $32.66 with scheduled yearly increases
• Full benefits package (medical:
  Kaiser or Blue Shield, dental, vision, life insurance, death benefit, employee member assistance program) with no premiums for employees and low premiums for dependents
• 401(k) match and individual consulting with pension consultant
• Generous Paid Time Off (starting at 2.6 weeks up to 5.6 weeks) and Sick Time
• Generous holidays (11.5 paid days per year)
• On-site free gym in Concord
• Complimentary coffee service everyday
• Our Concord location includes free parking, and is conveniently located in the central east bay, beside the I-680 freeway and accessible to BART. The adjacent Veranda Shopping Center () is within walking distance and has a variety of restaurants, retail shopping, and events.

• Our mission to provide exceptional benefit administration for essential workers is what drives us. What we do matters and touches the lives of over 235,000 participants who work for 155 entities.
• We have been in business since 1957 and are expanding. Come grow with us!
• Average employee tenure of 10 years
• Culture of recognition
• Variety of paths for career advancement
• Exciting events
• An amazing team of professionals to collaborate with and learn from!

Interfaces with participating employers in order to process contributions for health and welfare and pension benefits for covered employees. Responsible for accurately processing contribution data through an understanding of collective bargaining agreements, utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, creation of text files and the import of work hours into a mainframe environment. Completes necessary research in order to verify receipt of corresponding dollars for reported hours, invoicing accurate credits or shortfalls.

Responsible for the preparation and billing of compliance audits and employer account reconciliations, and to pursue all outstanding receivables, including the preparation of and participation in formal proceedings. Responsible for preparation and exchange of correspondence between the employers and the Board of Trustees regarding employer requests, contribution rates and policy decisions. Works as part of a team to address functionality, systemic or processing issues, to collaborate in the enhancement of procedures and strategies designed to achieve shared department and company goals.

Records and follows up on issues and projects, ensuring obligations and agreements are met, taking responsibility for these from inception to completion based on existing procedures within allowable time frames. Professionally interacts in a team environment with employer representatives, UFCW Trust team members, and internal and external business associates. Required to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities, with an attention…