Analyst/Sr Analyst, Retirement Benefits and Compliance jobs in United States
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American Airlines · 17 hours ago

Analyst/Sr Analyst, Retirement Benefits and Compliance

American Airlines is a leading airline company that offers a world of possibilities for personal and professional growth. They are seeking a Senior Analyst/Sr Analyst focused on compliance and accounting from a retirement benefits perspective, who will interface with various stakeholders and perform fund reconciliations, prepare audit requests, and improve vendor performance.

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Responsibilities

Conduct monthly fund reconciliations of plan accounts and prepare benefit plan audit supporting spreadsheets
Preparation of pension SOX user control and reconciliation requirements
Partner with third-party administrators, actuaries, auditors, tax preparers, consultants, and trustee
Prepare/support plan audit requests and coordinate the preparation of multiple governmental filings covering both domestic and Canadian plans including Form 5500s, Form 8955-SSA, IRS Form 990T (including state and international), PBGC filings and Canadian OSFI filings
Research historical plan documents and payroll data in support of benefit appeal recommendations, including coordinate efforts with ERISA counsel
Improve vendor performance by addressing delivery/performance issues
Create and present monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of Retirement Facts & Figures along with analysis of trends and variances

Qualification

Vendor managementBenefit plan auditsERISA regulationsMicrosoft OfficeData analysisPresentation skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related compliance field
3-5 years of public accounting, internal audit or related public filing experience
Proven experience in vendor management
Experience with benefit plan audits and compliance filings
Knowledge of ERISA regulations and requirements
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint and large database experience
Strong presentation and writing skills
Team player effective in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Driven to achieve excellence, high standards of quality for self and others, strong goal orientation
Ability to work through complex issues and that require significant attention to detail and strong time management skills
Ability to be proactive, work with limited direction to prioritize time sensitive tasks, and appropriately communicate changes and progress
Proven experience in using data to analyze trends and budgeting

Benefits

Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Company

American Airlines

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American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.

H1B Sponsorship

American Airlines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (359)
2024 (270)
2023 (253)
2022 (260)
2021 (342)
2020 (263)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines 
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David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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