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Job Title: Benefits - Fiscal Analyst 2 Location: Spokane, WA Job Type: Classified Department: DIST Business Office Closing: 6/30/2024 4:00 PM Pacific Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly

Starting salary for this position is: $3,811 (Monthly)

Employees starting at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. If an employee starting at anything higher than the entry step of the range, will have salary step advancement after 12 months and salary step advancement every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

*The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Benefits Specialist in the District Business Office. *

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision and reporting to the Payroll & Benefits Supervisor, this position will assist in overseeing employee benefit programs and will perform professional customer services and benefit functions for the Benefits area of the Business Office using policies and procedures established by CCS and State and Federal regulations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide CCS staff benefits information and guidance in the eligibility and enrollment activities for health-related benefits and retirement. *

Accurately maintain computer and paper file benefits records. *

Reconcile life insurance and long-term disability employee deductions. Resolve differences and prepare benefit adjustments to correct as needed. *

Review and reconcile benefit data and perform routine audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with external constituents such as DRS, PEBB, HCA, ACA, PERS and prepay accounts. *

Review and reconcile benefit data and perform routine audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with employee authorizations and state/federal requirements. *

Become proficient in Benefits enrollment processing. *

Assist higher-level accountants or fiscal officers with accounting summary information, analysis of financial reports and development of procedures. *

Notify employees and take appropriate action in the appropriate database systems when employees are no longer eligible for benefits. *

Make presentations to staff regarding benefits. *

Resolve problems for faculty and staff related to benefits and eligibility. Investigate discrepancies and resolve differences. *

Communicate with other state agencies and vendors to resolve problems with faculty and staff benefit calculations, payments, and eligibility. Prepare vouchers to refund vendors for overpayments. *

Monitor tax deferr