Benefits Accounting Specialist

Olin Corporation; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Corporation is seeking a Benefits Accounting Specialist in Clayton, MO for a hybrid role with two remote days. You will support accounting and regulatory reporting for U.S.

employee benefit plans, collaborating with HR, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and external providers to ensure accurate plan accounting and compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of retirement/benefit plan experience, with proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in retirement or employee benefit plans.
• Experience with HRIS systems (PeopleSoft or Workday) preferred.
• Experience managing multiple external recordkeeper relationships.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Analyze employee benefit plan financial activity, funding, participant transactions, vendor reporting, payroll and HRIS interfaces, and related accounts to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Prepare analyses, account reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and support compliance initiatives related to employee benefit plans while assisting with audits, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with recordkeepers, trustees, third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and other external vendors to support effective plan administration, data accuracy, audits, regulatory filings, and compliance activities.
• Provide operational and compliance support for Olin's employee benefit programs, including welfare, non-qualified deferred compensation, long-term disability, and other retirement-related plans.
• Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and external service providers to investigate discrepancies, resolve operational issues, support benefit plan funding activities, and maintain accurate benefit plan records and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Title: Benefits Accounting SpecialistLocation: Clayton, MOSalary: $88,400 - $134,000Schedule: Hybrid with 2 days remote

The Benefits Accounting Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the accounting, financial reporting, audit, and compliance activities associated with Olin's U.S. employee benefit plans. Working closely with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and external service providers, you will help ensure the accuracy of benefit plan accounting, regulatory reporting, funding activities, and operational processes while supporting Olin's overall benefits compliance objectives.

What You'll Do

• Perform analyses, reconciliations, and audits of employee benefit plan financial activity, funding, participant transactions, vendor reporting, payroll and HRIS interfaces, and related accounts to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support benefit plan financial reporting, regulatory filings, annual audits, and compliance activities by preparing analyses, account reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and support compliance initiatives related to employee benefit plans while assisting with audits, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with recordkeepers, trustees, third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, and other external vendors to support effective plan administration, data accuracy, audits, regulatory filings, and compliance activities.
• Provide operational and compliance support for Olin's employee benefit programs, including welfare, non-qualified deferred compensation, long-term disability, and other retirement-related plans.
• Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and external service providers to investigate discrepancies, resolve operational issues, support benefit plan funding activities, and maintain accurate benefit plan records and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree*; degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant retirement plan or employee benefit plan work experience
• Experience using Human Resource Information Systems - PeopleSoft/Workday preferred
• Experience handling multiple external recordkeeper vendor relationships
• Superior communication (verbal and written), organization, time management, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Must be able to manage multiple processes and work well under time sensitive deadlines, must demonstrate strong attention to detail and be team-oriented
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word proficiency

All In With Olin

Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university. Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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