Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support benefits-related finance activities within a retail organization based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work across accounting, reporting, analytics, and compliance tied to health and welfare programs, retirement plans, and related financial operations. The role partners with finance, payroll, benefits, IT, and external vendors to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and deliver meaningful analysis for business leaders.

Responsibilities:
• Build and refine reporting tools that streamline monthly financial statements, budget tracking, and trend analysis for benefits-related programs.
• Analyze reserves and accruals, prepare supporting documentation, and help ensure accounting entries are accurate and complete.
• Review administrator and vendor reports to validate financial activity and support timely benefit-related payments.
• Contribute to annual planning cycles by assisting with budget development, monthly variance reviews, and management reporting.
• Reconcile financial transactions across health and welfare plans, retirement programs, deferred compensation, and savings-related benefit accounts in coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop financial models that highlight cost patterns, emerging trends, and opportunities to improve benefits spending.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear manner to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, audit support, and filings associated with employee benefit plans, including retirement-related compliance requirements.
• Respond to questions from business stakeholders and serve as a knowledgeable resource on financial matters tied to employee benefits and retirement programs.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement efforts, including workflow automation and cross-functional initiatives within the Total Rewards area.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, accounting, benefits finance, or a related area.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, and ad hoc analytical support.
• Strong ability to create financial models and interpret data to identify trends, risks, and business impacts.
• Knowledge of employee benefits finance, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, or related program accounting.
• Experience preparing or supporting journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other core accounting activities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams such as payroll, finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain analytical results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented approach to internal controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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