Accounting-Payroll Benefit Auditor

Job Summary

The Payroll Benefit Auditor is responsible for partnering with external auditors and conducting audits on clients/employers within the Special Accounts teams of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND). This position performs financial audits on employer contributions and fringe benefit administration to ensure controls are operating efficiently and to confirm client operations and financial reporting complies with contractual requirements.

This opportunity is an in-office position within the Fargo, ND office. We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them.  Click Life at Blue | BCBSND to learn more.

 

Essential Functions

• Develops the purpose, scope, objectives, and procedures for assigned audit projects.
• Reviews accuracy and timeliness of incoming financial reports and conducts audits on the client’s employer contributions and fringe benefit administration.
• Collaborates with internal team members to ensure initial findings are resolved and follows up accordingly.
• Organizes and prepares detailed documentation to support audit findings and communicates these results to board members, plan participants, client employer groups, attorneys, and the management team.
• Serves as the central, primary contact for all incoming audits within the team.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of audit files and financial statements completed by department staff. Provides status reports on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders regarding findings/progress.
• Maintains positive and professional relations with clients through effective and timely communication and education.
• Attends, participates, and facilitates meetings with the boards of trustees, external auditors, committees, attorneys, employer groups and leaders.
• Conducts follow-up audits to ensure recommendations have been implemented.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Advanced

Relationship Management

Intermediate

Communication (Verbal/Written)

Intermediate

Consultative/Advisory Approach to Clients

Intermediate

Prioritization and Organization of Work

Intermediate

Analytical Thinking

Advanced

 

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's

Preferred: Bachelor's

Field(s) of Study: Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

 

Experience Requirements

Required: Minimum of 3 Years

Preferred: Minimum of 5 Years

Experience Details: Minimum of 3 years of auditing, risk management, project management, accounting, insurance or related experience is required.

 

Certification, Licensures & Registration Requirements

Title: N/A

 

 

State or Agency: N/A

 

Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standards

 

Physical Demands

Talking

Occasional (30-60%)

Hearing

Occasional (30-60%)

Sitting

Frequent (60-90%)

Typing/Data Entry

Frequent (60-90%)

Use of Computer, Telephone or Other Devices

Constant (90-100%)

Travel

Rare (0-30%)

Other Information

Important Notice

BCBSND has a vaccination protocol in place that requires any employees who physically work in a BCBSND office or whose role requires direct customer contact to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We respect your choice to get vaccinated (or not) and getting vaccinated is not a condition of employment. If you are not vaccinated, you may work remotely if your role allows for it. If your role does not allow for remote work and you are unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine, there is an exception process available that includes a weekly testing regimen.

Job Posting Policy

Employees new to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota are eligible to apply for positions within their assigned department after successfully completing 90-days in their role. For positions outside of their department, new employees should attain a minimum of six months of service before applying for a new role. Exceptions to this are acceptable, provided there is good business justification for making the move.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities, as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.

For questions, please email careers@bcbsnd.com

This job posting will be closed 3/4/2022 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.