Senior Accountant - Fringe Forecasting & Pension Accounting

TALENT SHIFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shift, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant for a project-based role based in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement. The candidate will support budgeting and accounting for a large fringe benefits pool and pensions, ensuring accurate forecasts and close processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and must be eligible to work in the continental United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of financial statement preparation and accounting operations experience.
• Must reside in the continental U.S. and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual budgets for large fringe benefits pools.
• Analyze fringe benefits, pensions, and related expenses for forecasting and reporting.
• Record journal entries and assist month-end/quarter-end close.
• Perform reconciliations and variance analyses of fringe and pension activity.
• Prepare quarterly management reporting on fringe benefits and pension activity.

Skills

Senior Accountant

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Accountant for our client on a project basis. This role is hybrid out of New York City, NY.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the annual budget for an approximately $1 billion fringe benefits pool, including health and welfare, retirement, union, and other employee benefit expenses.
• Calculate fringe recoveries/revenue, taxes, union costs, and related expenses in accordance with budget assumptions, government regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Analyze health and welfare, retirement, and pension projections provided by actuaries and incorporate them into forecasting and financial models.
• Maintain and update fringe benefit and pension budgets within financial systems and budgeting modules.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations and analysis of fringe recoveries, benefit expenses, pension accounts, and related financial activity.
• Prepare and record adjustments and journal entries to support accurate month-end and quarter-end financial close.
• Analyze variances and ensure accurate expense projections, recoveries, and budget controls.
• Support pension accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies related to pension, fringe benefits, and employee benefit activity.
• Prepare quarterly management reporting related to fringe benefits and pension activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• 5+ years of relevant financial statement preperation and accounting operations experience
• Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About TALENT SHIFT, LLC

Talent Shift, LLC is a marketplace that matches professionals with projects at dynamic companies across the globe, including exciting opportunities in advisory, assurance and tax. Our community is cultivated by a team of dedicated professionals working to help clients navigate hybrid workforce strategies and connect contract workers with projects they love. Talent Shift, LLC is a subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

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Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act

Pursuant to the Massachusetts’ Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Illinois Equal Pay Act

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Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Virginia Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Vermont Act 155

Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Talent Shift reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Minnesota Wage Transparency

Pursuant to the Minnesota's Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Minnesota market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.