What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Administration Specialist – Entry Level position at Sound Benefit Administration, Inc.?
Benefits Administration Specialist – Entry Level
Sound Benefit Administration, Inc. | Starting Salary: $50,000 per year
About Us
Sound Benefit Administration, Inc. is a third-party benefits administrator providing COBRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Premium Only Plan (POP) administrative services throughout the country.
Since opening in 2003, our goal has been to provide superior customer service to our clients and their employees by staying current with applicable regulations, industry developments, and market trends. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to join our team.
About the Position
This is a full-time, entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and ensuring that details are handled accurately. We will provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you learn our systems, process, and regulation requirements.
The Benefits Administration Specialist will support daily administration operations, assist clients and plan participants, process claims, maintain accurate records, and help ensure that client accounts are managed efficiently and professionally.
The ideal candidate is a quick learner who takes pride in producing accurate work, communicates professionally, and can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced office environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- Simple IRA with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Seasonal overtime is required, as business needs dictate, from 11/1 through 1/31
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide excellent customer service through email, phone or in person interactions
- Communicate with clients, brokers and plan participants to address questions and obtain necessary information
- Process CDH claims and debit card transactions accurately
- Maintain and renew current client groups, census information, rates and participant records
- Set up new clients, employees and COBRA participants
- Prepare monthly invoice reports
- Scan, record and post participant premium payments
Required qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills (10-kay preferred)
- Ability to manage daily responsibilities independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Dependable, professional, and willing to learn new processes and systems
Preferred qualifications:
- Professional written communication and phone etiquette
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to learn new systems, procedures and regulations quickly
- Previous benefits administration experience is preferred but not required for a candidate who demonstrates the necessary skills, accuracy, and willingness to learn.
Please submit your resumé through Indeed to be considered for this opportunity.
Sound Benefit Administration, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000