About Day and Zimmermann
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Impact You'll Make:Join Day & Zimmermann as a Fringe Analyst within the D&Z MC - Finance unit, a pivotal role that ensures the accuracy and integrity of union fringe benefit contributions. This position involves meticulous validation of submissions to national union fund offices, careful management of employer contribution rates, and detailed oversight of fringe benefit funds for craft employees. By leveraging tools such as SAP and various corporate reporting applications, the successful candidate will play a key role in reducing financial risks and ensuring compliance through thorough audits and discrepancy research.
This role embodies a balance of analytical rigor, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of financial accountability. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong grasp of payroll and accounting processes related to union contributions, and a passion for driving operational excellence, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our finance support and services division.
As the Fringe Analyst, here is the work you'll do:- Operate and optimize the use of SAP and Microsoft Office tools, alongside specialized internal applications including WinShuttle, Crystal Reports, SharePoint, WebToolBox, and ServiceNow, to generate accurate payroll and union contribution reports. Expert-level proficiency with Excel, involving complex tables, pivot tables, formulas, and data presentation techniques, will be essential for successful performance in this role.
- Develop, maintain, and validate union rate schedules and fringe benefit packages within SAP, ensuring exactness in reporting to both local and national union fund offices. This includes coordinating with Accounts Payable on vendor creation and working alongside field accounting managers to address and reconcile payroll discrepancies, including reprocessing where necessary. The role also encompasses management and reporting duties for international union funds.
- Reconcile and process monthly fringe benefits submissions for field union craft employees, overseeing check requests and meeting stringent monthly deadlines for union report submissions and payments. Responsibilities include managing missing hour reports and ensuring timely processing to avoid penalties.
- Investigate and resolve union discrepancies and audits, including liquidated damages, employer contribution rates, and fund submission variances. Collaborate closely with labor relations teams to discuss audit outcomes and facilitate resolution communications.
- Adhere strictly to departmental procedures and compliance standards, coordinating with Corporate Accounting to uphold transactional integrity across field accounting functions. Maintain fringe benefit files and records in alignment with D&Z’s retention policies and audit protocols, escalating issues and communicating outcomes to the Manager of Union Fringes. Support additional tasks as assigned by management.
- Comprehensive understanding of payroll and accounts payable transaction workflows pertinent to union contributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.
- Exceptional analytical skills combined with a sharp attention to detail, enabling effective problem-solving and resolution of complex financial discrepancies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, ensuring timely completion and follow-up of all assignments.
- Strong communication capabilities, both written and verbal, to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders including business unit leaders and union representatives.
- Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), SharePoint, and corporate reporting tools like WinShuttle and WebToolBox, enabling efficient data management and reporting.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business or Related Field Required
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience Required
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $52,160 - $78,240. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions- Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
- Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
- Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
- Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
- Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
- Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
- Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds
- Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
- Walking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motions of any part of the body
- Talking
- Kneeling, crouching or crawling N/ACapacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
- Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
- Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
- Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.