Benefits Advisor

OXY, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Benefits Advisor to support HR and Corporate Accounting. Responsibilities include analyzing costs for welfare plans, maintaining compliance, and preparing government filings. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance along with proficiency in Excel and relevant tools like Workday and SAP is required. Ideal for self-motivated individuals with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Desire an aptitude for learning quickly.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience creating and using administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis of company costs under various welfare plans.
• Assist in developing accounting accruals and employee contribution rates.
• Maintain Form 5500 software and electronically file annual report filings with the Department of Labor.

Skills

Expert proficiency with Excel

Strong analytical skills

Outstanding interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday

SAP

Microsoft VBA

Job description

Overview

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Position

The Benefits Advisor (Benefits Accounting) will be responsible for supporting the HR Health & Welfare and Corporate Accounting departments by developing, maintaining, and delivering a wide range of accounting services that follow regulatory and specific plan design requirements.

Qualifications:

• Computer Skills including expert proficiency level with Excel, skilled with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance
• Desire an aptitude for learning quickly
• Self-motivated
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written)
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances and tight deadlines
• Ability to ask clarifying questions to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible
• Detail oriented with good mathematical, strong analytical, and proven problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail and organization skills
• Experience creating, improving and using administrative systems and procedural checklists
• Comfortable working both with a team and as an individual contributor
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities:

• Prepare analysis of company costs under medical, drug, and dental welfare plans for actuarial valuations and annual cost reviews.
• Assist in developing COBRA, accounting accruals, and employee contribution rates for the company's medical and dental plans.
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance for HR Services group including documentation of processes and flow charts. Assist in testing as needed.
• Prepare various benefit-related government filings including H&W Form 5500s.
• Maintain Form 5500 software and electronically file all Annual Report filings with the Department of Labor.
• Prepare calculations for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
• Reconcile corporate welfare benefit liability accounts on a monthly basis.
• Allocate monthly welfare benefit costs for active and retiree populations to company business units.
• Calculate, verify, and process invoices for payment. Utilize Workday and Excel to generate invoices for self-billed programs.
• Calculate and prepare analytics of benefit program utilizations for management.
• Oversee special accounting and/or HR projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Benefits Accounting experience or related audit experience at an accounting firm
• Workday and SAP experience
• Understanding of Microsoft VBA

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.