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Financial Coordinator, Employee Benefits

HUB International · Chicago, IL · $60,000–$65,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error that others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail that keeps financial records accurate.

How do you stay organized when month-end deadlines stack up?

What they are checking: Whether they plan and prioritize so deadlines are met without cutting corners.

How do you explain a billing or commission discrepancy to someone without a finance background?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate numbers clearly to account teams and producers.

What would you do

A carrier commission payment is short compared to what we expected. How do you track down the difference?

What they are checking: Whether they reconcile methodically by client and policy instead of just flagging a total.

An account manager asks you to change a record quickly without the usual paperwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow controls politely even when a colleague is in a hurry.

How do you handle confidential client and financial information?

What they are checking: Whether they treat sensitive data carefully, which is basic to working in benefits.

About the work

What experience do you have with commission reconciliation or carrier statements?

What they are checking: Whether they have done the detailed financial matching that benefits practices rely on.

How comfortable are you in Excel? Tell me about the most useful spreadsheet you have built.

What they are checking: Whether they can use lookups, pivot tables and formulas to handle large financial data sets.

What do you know about how employee benefits brokers get paid?

What they are checking: Whether they understand commissions and fees, which gives context for the numbers they handle.

What accounting or agency management systems have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they can learn HUB's systems quickly based on similar tools they know.

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The full job description

As published by HUB International.

About HUB In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community. Why Choose HUB? Throughout our network of more than 700 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees, and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development . Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our insurance professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs, yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction. We are the perfect fit if you: · are seeking a progressive work environment at a rapidly growing organization · have a desire to help others protect their future · have an entrepreneurial spirit and are challenged by the opportunity to grow the business · are focused on learning and development to enhance your industry knowledge and expertise · are a self-starter willing to invest time and energy to learn the technical aspects of our business · believe in integrity and building success by developing relationships with others In this role, you will: • Assist with maintaining the HUB financial database for regular tracking of client plan costs • Responsible for the development of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting • Create summaries that benchmark existing benefit plan provisions and costs to marketplace standards and recommend changes for benefit competitiveness • Assist with the evaluation and negotiation of fully-insured and self-funded renewals for selected book of business Help with initial creation of client medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life and disability budgets • Respond timely to emails, messages, and other requests • Conduct vendor calls to escalate and resolve client reporting issues • Attend and actively participate in internal meetings for the • Financial Management Group Support the process for evaluating proposals in the vendor procurement process • Stay abreast of current health and welfare benefit strategies by researching marketplace tendencies and initiating/participating in vendor discussions • Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with colleagues and vendors Work towards the overall improvement of the organization What you offer us: • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university • Internship experience is preferred but not required • Financial and analytical skills are required • Interest in health care and consulting very beneficial The expected salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions. Department Account Management & Service Required Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant experience Required Travel: Negligible Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) Equal Employment Opportunity: HUB International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations: HUB International Limited is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, complete an application, or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact the Recruiting Team at HUBRecruiting@HUBInternational.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of an application. E-Verify: HUB International Limited participates in E-Verify. Please refer to Our Recruiting Process | Applicant Notices: E-Verify Program for additional information.