Benefits Analyst, Jr.

The System was organized pursuant to Chapter 926 of the 1947 Session Laws, as amended, of the State of North Carolina, and is officially known as the Charlotte Firefighters’ Retirement System Act (“Act”). The System was established on the fifth day of April 1947, for the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to the uniformed employees of the Fire Department of the City of Charlotte.

This position supports the Sr. Benefits Analyst. It is specialized technical work in the maintenance, analysis, and review of payroll records and other Charlotte Firefighters’ Retirement System records and data related to administering the defined benefit (pension) plan.

Work involves responsibility for the performance of a variety of moderately complex tasks in the maintenance of participant records and technical activities related to the benefits administration. Work is distinguished by the nature and complexity of assignments, and independence is expected. Work may entail interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations relating to accounting processes and benefits administration. Work is performed under general supervision within established policies and procedures and is subject to review by analysis of entries and components of reports prepared, internal controls, and audits.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes the active member payroll to include monitoring and maintaining membership service data adjustments related to distinct types of member leaves as well as coordinating special repayment requests.
• Assists with the preparation and processing of Charlotte Firefighters’ Retirement System retiree member payroll to include data entry in the System’s pension administration database, reconciliation of reports, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Prepares general journal entries in the financial books (Quickbooks) for the retiree and active member payroll.         
• Prepares retirement benefit estimates, service purchase estimates, benefits counseling material, and other matters related to defined benefit retirement benefits administration.
• Maintains a variety of paper and computer files and records including process documentation; compose and prepare technical correspondence.
• Provides general information to employees and members of the retirement system.
• Performs related project work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable experience with working in the defined benefit (pension) arena including the preparation of payrolls, the audit and analysis of accounting documents. Graduation from a two-year college or university emphasizing major coursework in accounting, finance, economics, business or public administration or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
• A qualified candidate must possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently as well as within a team, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to analyze and prepare various reports from records; to plan, organize, and prepare technical reports as required.
• Considerable computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), People Soft or other database administration system. Knowledge of QuickBooks (Premier) software desirable but not required.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to apply accounting knowledge to specific assignments involving complex interrelated systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside contacts and fellow employees.

Salary Range: $63,000 – $66,500

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on our website charlottenc.gov or click on the link below:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2405&R2=200500&R3=01