Supervisor, Trust Accounting

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Trust Accounting provides daily leadership and oversight to a Trust Accounting team in accordance with Company guidelines, client needs, and regulatory requirements.

"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides daily leadership and supervision to staff consistent with management values and mission.
• Assigns, distributes, and monitors quality and quantity of work produced, ensuring employees are held accountable for consistently meeting quality and production requirements.
• Develops staff through performance management, goal setting, training, and effective employee relations.
• Optimizes workflows/processes, tools, and staff allocation to ensure efficient and cost-effective day to day operations.
• Employs management oversight measures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and legal guidelines.
• Reviews and approves timecards, time off requests, and validates the accuracy of labor allocations and payroll processing information.
• Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s) and effectively applies knowledge.
• Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements for reasonableness and to confirm compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Reviews 941 and 945 Forms for accuracy; ensures timely filing with IRS.
• Provides oversight of cash management; approves bank transactions and online administration.
• Conducts new hire and ongoing training to staff.
• May participate in year-end audit process acting as initial point of contact to outside auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Four years of experience in accounting including one year in a supervisory or mentoring role.
• Thorough understanding of common accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office tools and applications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare environment.
• Prior experience in Taft-Hartley trust administration.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to work remotely.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com , and we would be happy to assist you.

Please note that in compliance with certain state law, we are displaying salary. This rate is intended for hires into this location.

Compensation: $85,000/annually

Zenith American Solutions

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic employee with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.

Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before.

We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more!