Senior Benefits Compliance Audit Specialist

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental firm, as a Sr. Benefits Compliance Audit Specialist. Oversee and manage compliance-related activities, including ESOP administration, VEBA Trust, 401(k), and federal reporting. Work closely with Dudek leadership and external partners, ensuring timely and accurate audits and filings. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience, 4-5 years of relevant audit/compliance experience, and a strong understanding of ESOP, VEBA Trust, and 401(k) administration. Dudek offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, discretionary bonuses, a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and generous PTO. The position is either remote or office-based, with occasional project site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 4-5 years of experience in audit / compliance roles related to benefits, 401(k), and federal reporting
• Strong understanding of ESOP, VEBA Trust, and 401(k) administration
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and work collaboratively across teams
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage compliance-related activities, including ESOP administration, VEBA Trust, 401(k), and federal reporting
• Work closely with Dudek leadership and reporting to the Controller
• Serve as a point of contact for external partners
• Ensure timely and accurate audits and filings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal reporting for contracts
• Familiarity with benefits audits and administration
• Prior experience in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) packages
• Dog friendly offices