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Accounting Manager - (Benefits)

United States, Chicago · Job Posted May 09, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings
  • Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team's close
  • Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB
  • Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required
  • Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity
  • Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB
  • Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team
  • Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts
  • Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits
  • Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group
  • Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or general business administration
  • MBA in Finance, Accounting or Economics and/or CPA or other financial certification is preferred
  • Experience is typically career level (7-10 years) in accounting, financial reporting or related field
  • Public Accounting and/or Utility experience is preferred
  • Experience with Financial Statement Consolidations and/or Derivative Accounting is a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
  • Solid financial, mathematical and analytical capabilities
  • Exhibit professionalism and stay current on technical accounting, reporting and professional development

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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