Benefits Accounting Analyst Job at Insight Global, Chicago, IL

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  • Insight Global
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of finance / accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a related field (strong preference)
  • Understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping including accounts payable, general ledgers, and cost modeling
  • Analytical mind, passion for problem solving, and desire to learn
  • Auditing knowledge or experience
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel (sumifs, advanced formulas, pivot tables)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly

Plusses:

  • Prior experience working with unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  • Interest in or exposure to the arts or music industry
  • Benefits administration or benefits finance experience

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global’s client is seeking a Union Benefits / Finance Analyst to support benefit, annuity, and contribution activities for a unionized workforce. This role is highly analytical and Excel‑driven, with a strong focus on contract interpretation, audits, reconciliations, and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting or finance background, is comfortable working entirely in Excel, and is interested in understanding Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) front to back.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to ensure benefits, deductions, and employer contributions are processed accurately
  • Review and reconcile union benefit invoices against payroll and financial records
  • Reconcile health & welfare, pension, annuity, and union dues contributions
  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, contribution rates, eligibility, or benefit classifications
  • Support benefit and annuity payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Participate in internal and external audits, including data preparation, reconciliation support, and follow‑up analysis
  • Pull and analyze data sourced from payroll systems (including ADP), while performing all analysis in Excel
  • Answer complex member or stakeholder questions when financial or benefit data does not align
  • Partner with internal teams, benefit trusts, and union contacts to resolve issues and maintain compliance
  • Contribute to negotiation‑related projects by providing financial analysis, data validation, and reporting support

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work

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