FINANCIAL ANALYST - AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

ADP; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

APWU Health Plan in Elkridge, MD seeks a Financial Analyst – Audit & Compliance to oversee audits and ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance across pension and health plans. You will prepare journal entries and reconciliations, manage financial statements, and coordinate responses with external auditors.

Strong analytical and communication skills are required, with 3–5 years in audit or governmental accounting and the ability to obtain government clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in audit, accounting, or governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of FAR and government regulations is desirable.
• Ability to obtain/maintain government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with GAAP and regulatory changes.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for pension and health plans.
• Prepare journal entries for Federal and Pension Plans.
• Prepare bank, investment, and account reconciliations for plans.
• Complete financial statements for Pension Plans and Health and Welfare Trust.
• Review audit findings and coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide back-up support for Payroll and A/P.
• Maintain plan personnel policies and update procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to learn new software

Education

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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FINANCIAL ANALYST - AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

Finance Full Time Elkridge, MD, US

The APWU Health Plan is seeking a Financial Analyst – Audit & Compliance to join our Finance and Administration Division. This position coordinates, supports and oversees all aspects of external financial, operational and regulatory audits to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, contractual requirements, and government regulations.

Primary Accountabilities:

Monitors accounting policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and regulatory changes.

Manages the accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for the Employee Staff Pension Plan, Management Staff Pension Plan, Health and Welfare Trust, Life Insurance Plan and Health Insurance Plan.

Prepares and records journal entries related to the Federal Plan, the Pension Plans, and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans.

Prepares bank, investment and account reconciliations for the and Pension Plans, and the Health and Welfare Trust.

Completes financial statements for the Pension Plans and the Health and Welfare Trust.

Reviews proposed audit adjustments, reclassifications and findings; assists in evaluating recommendations and coordinating responses with external auditors.

Monitors the status of audit findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution and compliance with established deadlines.

Provides back-up support to the Staff Accountant II and the Senior Staff Accountant for Payroll and A/P, respectively.

Administers plan personnel policies/CBA accurately and equitably.

Updates unit procedures on a timely basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of accounting coursework and experience

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in audit, accounting, or in a governmental accounting position.

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and governmental accounting experience is desirable.

Must be capable of obtaining/maintaining government clearance through OPM.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products; Ability to learn new software programs.