Executive Benefits & Compensation Analyst I

The Executive Benefits & Compensation Analyst I is responsible for calculating the accounting for Trustmark’s bank owned life insurance (BOLI), Executive Benefit Plans [the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (NQDC), the Supplemental Executive & Director Retirement Plan (SERP), the Stock Compensation Plan (SICP) and the Defined Benefit Retirement Plans (DBP)], and some general benefit programs.

• Tracks multiple Executive Benefit programs through documentation and following the proper legal guidelines to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting.
• Complete monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations for benefit plans, noting that entries are reasonable and adjustments timely and accurate.
• Prepare Executive Benefit Plan disclosures for the Proxy, 10-K, and 10-Q.
• Build relationships with internal key stakeholders and external vendors to answer questions, coordinate large projects, and act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and review program documentation for participants, various committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the process of granting and vesting of restricted stock awards under the SICP including determination of eligibility for annual grant and obtaining approval documentation needed.
• Coordinate the annual enrollment process, review participant elections and deferral amount for the NQDC.
• Draft and coordinate communications to directors and associates regarding matters related to the Executive Benefit Plans.
• Utilizes emotional intelligence to develop relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related degree
• 2 years of experience of post-graduation work experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance
• Detail oriented
• Deadline management and prioritization
• Data input, consolidation, and transformation
• Quantitative data analysis, interpretation, and crafting presentation across common platforms (including Excel: pivot table, vlookups, complex nested formulas, SmartView, Adobe, etc…)
• Relationship management
• Knowledge of general accounting practices
• Interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication across various media platforms and channels
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of Executive Benefit Programs preferred
• Master’s degree with concentration in Accounting preferred
• CPA license preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word mail merge preferred
• Experience with General Ledger bookings and monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis preferred
• Experience in updating dashboards and presentations through Excel and PowerPoint preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:  Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse requiring hand and wrist manipulation, while viewing computer screens.

Disclaimer: Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time.

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