Benefits Accountant en Town of Brookline

The Town of Brookline is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Accountant to play a key role in supporting HR/Payroll operations across Town and School departments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, data-driven environment and enjoys complex reconciliation, audit work, and process improvement related to employee benefit programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS) deductions and ensure accuracy of enrollments, terminations, and leave statuses.
• Partner with Payroll to support year-end accrual processing, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and step increases.
• Conduct internal audits of benefit deductions across health, dental, life, LTD, and flexible spending programs.
• Manage long-term disability (LTD) payments and databases for School employees.
• Maintain and monitor Leave of Absence (LOA) and FMLA records, ensuring proper billing and employee communication.
• Generate and issue benefits billing (COBRA, survivor, LOA, furlough) and process related accounts receivable.
• Audit, allocate, and approve vendor invoices for benefit programs.
• Provide regular benefit deduction reports to HR, Payroll, and external vendors.
• Support process improvements within payroll/benefits accounting workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor�s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or non-profit accounting, including financial statement preparation/review and internal auditing; technical writing and/or training experience helpful; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of UMAS, GAAP, and municipal financial procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with MUNIS, Access, and Crystal Reports.
• Ability to independently manage complex reconciliations with high accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.

Salary Range: $72,883 - $82,463 annualized with excellent benefits.

Apply today with your resume and cover letter - Candidates who apply by October 30, 2025 will receive priority consideration.