Benefits Accounting and Compliance Manager

Psomas; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

Employee ownership (ESOP) and 401(k)

Job summary

Psomas is seeking a Benefits Accounting and Compliance Manager to join our Corporate Administration team in Seattle, Los Angeles, or Roseville. You will oversee benefits, payroll, and compliance processes, coordinating with HR, Legal, Accounting, and Payroll to ensure accurate compensation administration and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes ERISA compliance, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to improve workflows and outcomes for employees and the business.

Qualifications

• Strong background in payroll systems, analysis, report writing systems, ERISA, and data reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Comfortable working with detailed data and communicating across the organization.
• CPA is a plus; TPA or recordkeeper experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits eligibility and reporting and compliance for executive compensation arrangements, deferred compensation, and specialized programs.
• Facilitate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment.
• Serve as a go-to resource for the intersection of payroll and benefits questions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to improve workflows and data accuracy and efficiency.
• Support annual compensation reconciliation processes and fringe benefit reporting.
• Prepare reports and support audit and year-end activities.
• Research, analyze and document implications of compensation and benefits strategies to evaluate the impact of proposed scenarios and inform compliance and decision-making.

Skills

Payroll systems

ERISA knowledge

Data reconciliation

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Benefits Accounting and Compliance Manager

Own Your Future at Psomas
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

Join our Corporate Administration team as a Benefits Accounting and Compliance Manager, based in Los Angeles, Roseville, or Seattle. In this behind-the-scenes, cross-functional role, you will partner with Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, and Payroll to support accurate benefits and compensation administration, regulatory compliance, reporting, and analysis. Your expertise will help strengthen data integrity, improve processes, and guide informed decisions across the organization - making a meaningful impact on both the employee experience and the business.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Long-Term Financial Benefits: Benefit from a company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with an immediate match.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise through complex work, process improvement, and collaboration across multiple disciplines.
• People First Culture: Join a supportive organization that values thoughtful work, strong partnerships, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful, Business-Critical Work: Help maintain the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of programs that support employees across the organization.

What You'll Do

As our Benefits and Compliance Manager, you will help ensure the accurate administration, reporting, and regulatory compliance of employee compensation, qualified retirement plans, and benefits programs. This position requires a strong understanding of ERISA regulations coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working across teams, solving complex issues, working with detailed data, and bringing accuracy and structure to benefits, payroll, and compliance processes.

• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits eligibility and reporting and compliance for executive compensation arrangements, deferred compensation, and specialized programs.
• Facilitate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment.
• Serve as a go-to resource for the intersection of payroll and benefits questions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to improve workflows and data accuracy and efficiency.
• Support annual compensation reconciliation processes and fringe benefit reporting.
• Prepare reports and support audit and year-end activities.
• Research, analyze and document implications of compensation and benefits strategies to evaluate the impact of proposed scenarios and inform compliance and decision-making.
• Partner with Accounting to reconcile payroll data and support payroll tax filings.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, including non-discrimination testing and pro-forma projections.
• Ensure timely, accurate California labor and benefits reporting and filing compliance.
• Oversee benefits invoicing and monthly reconciliations; resolve billing issues quickly.
• Respond to government agency inquiries related to employment and interface with employees regarding sensitive matters when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in payroll systems, analysis, report writing systems, ERISA, and data reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Comfortable working with detailed data, researching complex issues, and communicating clearly with partners across the organization.
• CPA certification is a plus. Those with TPA or recordkeeper experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.