Benefits Specialist
US$43,000 – US$52,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Analyst, Benefits”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$43,000 – US$52,000 / yr |
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Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCEBS, CBP
About the Company
At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.
About the Role
The Benefits Specialist supports the administration of Current’s employee benefits programs across its growing network of firms. This role serves as a key resource for employees and Human Capital partners, resolving benefits and leave issues, maintaining accurate enrollment and payroll records, coordinating with vendors, and supporting open enrollment and acquired-firm transitions. The Benefits Specialist partners closely with Total Rewards, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external providers to deliver accurate, responsive, and consistent benefits administration.
Responsibilities
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Administer health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts, and retirement programs.
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Resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction issues in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, and HRIS.
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Support annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, data validation, and reconciliation of elections.
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Administer employee leaves of absence, including eligibility review, documentation, deadline tracking, benefits continuation, and return-to-work coordination.
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Reconcile carrier invoices, enrollment records, and payroll deductions; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
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Maintain accurate benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and support benefits-related system testing and implementations.
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Prepare benefits reporting, census data, cost analyses, and other information supporting renewals, budgeting, and plan administration.
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Support benefits onboarding and transitions for acquired firms, including employee data collection, enrollment readiness, and documentation of firm-specific arrangements.
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Coordinate with carriers, brokers, administrators, and other vendors to resolve employee issues and support effective service delivery.