Financial and Benefits Administrator

Addison School District 4; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison School District 4 is seeking a Secretarial/Clerical/ Financial and Benefits Administrator to support Business and Human Resources tasks at the District Office. The role handles employee benefits, payroll data, and financial reporting, requiring accounting knowledge and school district experience.

The position is a twelve-month role with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and relies on accurate benefit management, vendor relationships, and coordination with district leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bookkeeper/accountant and/or degree in accounting; school district business experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with information systems
• Highly collaborative style and a strong team and consensus builder

Responsibilities

• Assist the administration in both the Business and Human Resources departments by doing the following.
• Main contact for employees regarding benefits; must have fluent knowledge of benefit details and explain benefits to employees.
• Manage Employee Benefit Portal; Monitor Insurance & Open Enrollment; Coordinate and manage all employee benefits program for all employees.
• Calculate and update rate sheets for Health/Dental insurance rates; Manage Worker's Compensation reports and claims.
• Chair Wellness Committee and coordinate annual wellness screenings and incentives; Oversee rebate and surcharge maintenance; Lead district wellness initiatives.
• Enter accurate stipend info in Employee Mgmt; Maintain Skyward Employee Access and Organizational Chart; Verify data in employee management plan; Assist with Rollover process and salary/calendar updates.
• Maintain correct compensation and benefit information in financial system; Create/publish annual compensation reports for employees.
• Complete Bank Reconciliation and Treasurer's Report for Board meetings; Assist with budget preparation and financial planning projections; Assist with Annual Financial Report and audits; Process & approve wires; Payroll cross-check and journal entries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Addison Elementary School District 4

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Financial and Benefits Administrator
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: District Office
• Date Available: 1/1/2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a bookkeeper/accountant and/or degree in accounting; school district business experience preferred
• Knowledge of and/or experience with information systems
• Highly collaborative style and a strong team and consensus builder

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will assist the administration in both the Business and Human Resources departments by doing the following:

Insurance and Other Legal Requirements:

• Main contact for employees regarding benefits.
  • Must have fluent knowledge of benefit details for all employee benefits.
  • Responsible for: reviewing and explaining benefits to employees.
• Manage Employee Benefit Portal.
• Monitor Insurance & Open Enrollment.
• Coordinate and manage all employee benefits program for all employees.
• Calculate and Update rate sheets for Health/Dental insurance rates.
• Manage Worker's Compensation reports and claims.
• Chair Wellness Committee.
  • Coordinate annual wellness screenings and incentives.
  • Oversee rebate and surcharge maintenance.
  • Lead district wellness initiatives.
• Participatewith on the Insurance Advisory Board
• Maintain positive relationships with benefits cooperative and vendors.

Personnel:

• Enter accurate stipend info in Employee Mgmt (i.e. mentors, clubs, activities, etc).
• Maintain Skyward Employee Access and Organizational Chart.
• Maintain/verify data accuracy of employee management plan.
• Assist with Rollover process each summer-update salaries and calendars.
• Maintain correct compensation and benefit information in financial system, including annual updates.
• Create/publish annual compensation reports for employees.

Budget and Financial Accounting:

• Complete Bank Reconciliation and Treasurer's Report for Board of Education Meetings.
• Assist Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations with budget preparation, management of spending deadlines.
• Annual Statement of Affairs�compile salary information by groupings and/or vendors.
• Assist with Annual Financial Report.
• Assist with Financial Planning Projections (FPP)�salary schedules.
• Assist in financial audits--Prepare financial reports, balance sheets, ad hoc reports requested.
• Review bills for accuracy each month�300+employees on health, dental, life insurance, and disability.
• Set up monthly payments & enter wires in Skyward for insurance and other payments.
• Process & approve wires on financial institution site.
• Payroll Cross Check�maintain payroll spreadsheets, verify accuracy of payments/benefits/taxes, maintain accuracy with accounts.
• Journal Entries & Payroll Account Adjustments
• Compile info & run reports for quarterly Fairbanks reports and Annual Cost Calculation for Medicaid.
• District Property Casualty Insurance-policy management, filing claims and student accident reports.

Other:

• Maintain business office page and announcements on district's intranet.
• Other duties assigned by the Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations and the Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services..

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Twelve-month year with salary to be established by the Board of Education (Salary range: $75,000-$85,000)

EVALUATION

The Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations and the Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services will serve as the evaluator incorporating performance goals.

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 10:17:04 AM CST.

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