Benefits Accountant

Brookline, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Accountant to play a key role in supporting HR/Payroll operations across Town and School departments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative data-driven environment and enjoys complex reconciliation audit work and process improvement related to employee benefit programs.

Key Responsibilities

Reconcile Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS) deductions and ensure accuracy of enrollments terminations and leave statuses.
Partner with Payroll to support year-end accrual processing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and step increases.
Conduct internal audits of benefit deductions across health dental life LTD and flexible spending programs.
Manage long-term disability (LTD) payments and databases for School employees.
Maintain and monitor Leave of Absence (LOA) and FMLA records ensuring proper billing and employee communication.
Generate and issue benefits billing (COBRA survivor LOA furlough) and process related accounts receivable.
Audit allocate and approve vendor invoices for benefit programs.
Provide regular benefit deduction reports to HR Payroll and external vendors.
Support process improvements within payroll/benefits accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or non-profit accounting including financial statement preparation/review and internal auditing; technical writing and/or training experience helpful; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of UMAS GAAP and municipal financial procedures.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with MUNIS Access and Crystal Reports.
Ability to independently manage complex reconciliations with high accuracy.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments.

Salary Range: $72883 - $82463 annualized with excellent benefits.

Apply today with your resume and cover letter - Candidates who apply by October 30 2025 will receive priority consideration.

The Town of Brookline is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Accountant to play a key role in supporting HR/Payroll operations across Town and School departments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative data-driven environment and enjoys complex reconciliation audit work and...

Key Responsibilities

Reconcile Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS) deductions and ensure accuracy of enrollments terminations and leave statuses.
Partner with Payroll to support year-end accrual processing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and step increases.
Conduct internal audits of benefit deductions across health dental life LTD and flexible spending programs.
Manage long-term disability (LTD) payments and databases for School employees.
Maintain and monitor Leave of Absence (LOA) and FMLA records ensuring proper billing and employee communication.
Generate and issue benefits billing (COBRA survivor LOA furlough) and process related accounts receivable.
Audit allocate and approve vendor invoices for benefit programs.
Provide regular benefit deduction reports to HR Payroll and external vendors.
Support process improvements within payroll/benefits accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or non-profit accounting including financial statement preparation/review and internal auditing; technical writing and/or training experience helpful; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of UMAS GAAP and municipal financial procedures.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with MUNIS Access and Crystal Reports.
Ability to independently manage complex reconciliations with high accuracy.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments.

Salary Range: $72883 - $82463 annualized with excellent benefits.

Apply today with your resume and cover letter - Candidates who apply by October 30 2025 will receive priority consideration.