Benefits Accountant

Benefits Accountant

Job Locations

US-NJ-Cherry Hill

Requisition ID

2025-18915

Category

Corporate and Support Services

Status

Full Time

Overview

We're Hiring : Benefits Accountant

Location : Cherry Hill, NJ

Employment Type : Full-time, in person

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Department : Accounting

Reports To : Accouting Supervisor

The current compensation rate for this position is : $56,000-$65,000 annually

Are you looking for a new professional challenge? Do you want to build a fulfilling career with real purpose? Join Bancroft, one of the region's largest nonprofit human services organizations. Here, you'll be supported by coworkers who are committed to one another, and who strive toward one mission and purpose.

As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

We are seeking a Benefits Accountant to join our Corporate Office in Cherry Hill, NJ. This role will be responsible for reconciling vendor and payroll data, ensuring benefit plan accuracy, and supporting budgeting, audits, and compliance across all employee benefits programs.

Responsibilities

Performs routine reconciliations of all benefits-related charges, including employer-sponsored, voluntary, retirement, leave and ACA. Ensures compliance with Bancroft policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

On a bi-weekly basis, analyzes and reconciles vendor data with UKG to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Obtains vendor reports and performs monthly reconciliations for all benefit plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, Voluntary Benefits, Pledges, 403(b), and others as applicable.

Reviews ACA eligibility reports from UKG; recommends necessary eligibility corrections.

Coordinates with third-party leave management to verify accurate benefits for employees on FML, PSL, and WC leave.

Bi-weekly, reconciles reports from the third-party 403(b) plan administrator.

Verifies employee elections and employer contributions; researches and resolves discrepancies as needed.

Provides backup and support for other employer-provided benefits (e.g., tuition reimbursement, student loans, expense reimbursements).

Participates in the annual 403(b) audit by preparing reports and assisting auditors with requested data.

Assists in preparing the annual benefits budget and analyzing payroll budget vs. actual results.

Researches benefit-related transactions and performs special assignments as required.

• Maintain compliance with organizational standards while demonstrating Bancroft's Core Values and commitment to a respectful, ethical workplace.

Qualifications

Education & Experience :

preferably within a healthcare setting.

What Sets You Apart :

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, and compliance regulations, especially within healthcare settings.

Familiarity with finance, budgeting, cost control, and current federal, state, and local accounting standards.

Ability to follow policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, project management, and organizational skills.

What You'll Love About Bancroft

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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EEO Statement

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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