Pension Benefit Analyst at Public Employees Retirement System Sacramento County, CA

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Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Work Schedules

Flexible Work Hours

Onsite childcare facility

Onsite fitness center

Free onsite parking

Offsite parking with shuttle service

Job summary

The Public Employees Retirement System is seeking a Pension Benefit Analyst in Sacramento, CA. This role involves performing complex analyses on the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund and participating in significant fiscal projects. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and be proficient in accounting principles.

Benefits include flexible work hours, onsite childcare, and various health programs. A Statement of Qualifications is required with the application.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing, researching, reconciling, and reporting financial data.
• Knowledge of risk pooling in accounting.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis on Public Employees’ Retirement Fund transactions.
• Participate in high complexity fiscal projects impacting operations.
• Resolve complex accounting and automated system issues.

Skills

Strong accounting and analytical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Job description

Pension Benefit Analyst job at Public Employees Retirement System. Sacramento County, CA.

Job Description and Duties

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Please scroll down to special requirements to see details.

• Under the general supervision of the Financial Accountant II, the incumbent independently performs complex analysis on the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) contributions, expenses, and reserves, including member record general ledger financial transactions.
• Participate in fiscal and/or system projects that have a high level of complexity and significantly impact division-wide operations.
• Analyze and evaluate best practices in Pension Accounting.
• Resolve complex accounting and automated system issues.
• Analyze new accounting requirements and develop new financial transactions in the PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System and my|CalPERS.

Working Conditions

• This position is designated as office-centered and works primarily onsite at the Sacramento, CA – Headquarters at least three weekdays.
• May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• May be required to travel between buildings.
• Low-wall, cubicle environment.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

1. Describe your knowledge and experience analyzing, researching, reconciling, and reporting general ledger and fund financial data. Please include the type of financial data, timing of reconciliations and reports, and accounting systems used. Please include any knowledge and experience of risk pooling.
2. Describe your strengths that would make you the best candidate for this position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Perform well under pressure in a fast paced and multitasking environment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Public Employee Retirement Law, State Administrative Manual and GAAP pronouncements.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are highly desirable.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Additional Information

Live Scan

Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements

If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents: social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.