Description We are looking for a detail-focused Pension Accountant to support employee benefits and accounting-related administration for a steel manufacturing organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is well suited for someone who can manage sensitive records, respond to inquiries, and keep benefit and retirement information accurate and up to date. The role combines administrative coordination, data maintenance, and reporting support in a fast-paced onsite environment.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate incoming communications by assisting with call routing and helping ensure internal and external inquiries reach the appropriate contacts.

- Administer health benefit enrollments and changes by working with outside providers and maintaining accurate participation records.

- Update and reconcile pension and retirement information in partnership with the designated disbursement provider.

- Prepare onboarding documents and renewal paperwork to support new employees and continuing contract staff.

- Maintain employee benefit elections and personnel details, ensuring records remain current across internal systems.

- Enter, review, and manage employee data within Oracle while monitoring record accuracy and completeness.

- Create business correspondence, mail merge documents, and tracking spreadsheets to organize personnel and benefits information.

- Review personnel-related expenses, assist with audit activities, and submit check requests in accordance with established procedures.

- Provide additional administrative and accounting support as needed to meet departmental priorities. Requirements - Prior experience in an administrative support, accounting support, or benefits-related position.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for reporting, documentation, and data tracking.

- Working knowledge of Oracle or a comparable database or enterprise system.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain organized and accurate records.

- Ability to handle confidential employee and benefits information with professionalism and discretion.

- Effective communication skills for responding to inquiries and coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

- Familiarity with business process documentation, claims administration, or related support functions is preferred.

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