EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Position Title: Contribution Analyst

Supervisor: Fund Administrator

Location: New York, NY

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm

Compensation and Benefits : $50,000 – $55,000 per year, excellent benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans (defined benefit pension and 401k), paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and monthly NYC transit pass

Company Overview:

The SDC-League Pension and Health Funds (Funds or Plans) are two multiemployer trust funds managed by a joint Board of Trustees, comprised of both union and management trustees, that provide pension and health benefits to members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). The Plans are maintained and operated in accordance with collective bargaining agreements between contributing employers and SDC and each Plan’s trust agreement and plan document. Both Plans are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Funds office is located within the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) office.

Job Summary:

The SDC-League Pension and Health Funds is looking for a contribution analyst to record employer payments and assist with employer collections, contract administration, employer payment and contribution adjustments, billings, and other contribution analysis projects.

Description of Job Duties:

· Log all payments received from contributing employers daily

· Record employer contribution cash receipts in system and apply to employer billing records

· Identify and track payments received for which there is no contract on file requiring payment (holding account) and provide weekly update to SDC Contract Affairs Staff

· Read, understand and apply terms of contracts and collective bargaining agreements

· Help prepare mailing or emailing of monthly employer bills and employer late letters

· Assist with employer contribution collections and notify employers of payment errors

· Review and analyze contribution and contract data to identify pensioners who return to work

· Assist in reviewing employer refund requests and document contract terms, payments received, and all relevant information so Fund Administrator can process refund payments.

· Post refunds to contribution system once issued.

· Respond to employer email and phone inquiries

· Record employer address changes

· Organize and file electronic deposit and electronic and hard copy employer files

· Prepare deposits for review by Fund Administrator

· Complete deposits via remote capture deposit machine

· Determine and record production layoff and hiatus periods and record closing notices.

· Assist Funds Administrator and Manager of Plan Services in responding to participant inquiries

· Assist with Funds mailings and data review and analysis projects as needed

· Attend meetings with Funds staff to discuss workflow and Funds and SDC Contract Affairs Staff to review collections, contracts needed, inquiries requiring clarification, etc.

· Please note the above description does not cover all duties or responsibilities but is intended to be a general overview.

Desired Qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business or related field, or High School Diploma with at least 3 years of contribution processing, cash receipts, cash reconciliation, or data entry and analysis experience.

· Ability to enter data quickly and accurately

· Proficient PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to learn, read, analyze, interpret, and apply collective bargaining agreements and contract terms.

· Strong organizational skills, analytical, and detail oriented.

· Customer service experience.

· Ability to calculate, analyze, reconcile, and explain amounts due, balances, and variances

· Self-motivated and able to collaborate and work well with a team.

· Familiarity with entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements is a plus

– A passion for theatre is also a plus

This job requires that the employee be physically present in the workplace in order to complete the job responsibilities.

To comply with the SDC-League Pension and Health Funds Safety Protocols and Vaccination Policy as well as the SDC Safety Protocols and Vaccination Policy, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The SDC-League Pension and Health Funds’ policies will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those related to reasonable accommodation for employees and new hires due to a qualifying disability or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.

website: https://sdcleaguefunds.org

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a pdf cover letter and resume and include 2 to 3 times you are available for an in-person interview between February 1st and 9th. Only applications that include all of the above will be considered.

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ABOUT SDC
SDC is the theatrical union that represents 4,300 professional stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States, protecting the rights, health, and livelihood of all its Members working in jurisdictions including: Broadway and National tours, Off-Broadway, Association of Non-Profit Theatre Companies, New York City (ANTC), League of Resident Theatres (LORT), Council of Resident Stock Theatres (CORST), Traditional Summer Stock (TSS), New England Area Theatres (NEAT), Dinner Theatre (DTA), Regional Musical Theatre (RMT), and Outdoor Musical Stock (OMS). SDCweb.org