Job Name:
Accountant II Benefits

General information

Location: Oak Park Heights, MN
Date:
18-May-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN
Ref #:
3391
Job Category:
Finance and Accounting
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

 
We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.
 
PURPOSE:

This position will serve as an accountant on the Benefit Plan Accounting & Reporting (BPAR) team. This role will primarily be responsible for employee benefit plans and compensation to ensure timely and accurate accounting, analysis, and reporting.  This role requires basic understanding of benefit plans and the ability to collaborate with others within and outside the enterprise to maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other legal or regulatory guidelines, as applicable (e.g, ERISA).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform daily, weekly, and periodic accounting and funding duties for compensation, retirement, welfare, and benefit plans across the enterprise.  This also includes completing periodic account reconciliations for balance sheet benefit accounts.
  • Coordinate, prepare, and provide support for both corporate and benefit plan audits.  This includes financial statement preparation, including footnotes for benefit plans that require audits, in addition to preparation of related Form 5500's.
  • Perform, track, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and outlooks for corporate and plan-level benefits-related items. Collaborate and report this information across the enterprise to both Finance and non-Finance business partners.
  • Participate and collaborate in various internal and external benefits-related projects, as an accounting and finance subject matter expert.
  • Other benefits-related accounting, analysis, and reporting, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

·         CPA, CMA preferred

·         2+ years of experience in accounting

·         Solid understanding of general ledger and GAAP accounting practices

·         Experience with employee benefits plans and compensation or the desire to learn

·         Training and experience preparing and filing government filings preferred, such as Form 5500, 4010, and 990

·         Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful, but not necessary

·         Strong ERP skills; Experience with Infor LN is a plus

·         Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Experience with Power BI is a plus

·         Ability to work independently and be pro-active, detail oriented, and well-organized

·         Team player with strong collaborative and communication skills, comfortably work with cross functional teams

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
 
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Charity contributions
  • Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  
 
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Posting City:
Oak Park Heights, MN