Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to gather the necessary information for annual reporting preparation.

• Assess client-submitted documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Utilize Excel and administration software to reconcile plans that involve only rollovers and plan stock.

• Employ administration software for executing 401(k) testing and reporting.

• Conduct outgoing reminder calls and send emails throughout the plan-year reporting process.

• Prepare essential 401(k) government filings, including IRS Form 5500, utilizing filing software.

• Educate clients regarding 401(k) plan administration and related documents.

• Convey knowledge and clarify complex subjects in a straightforward manner.

• Provide training on concepts relevant to a Retirement Plan Administrator I.

• Carry out additional duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in document review and transaction processing as part of daily job functions.

• 1 to 5 years of relevant back-office financial operations experience in areas such as benefits administration, money movement and wires, insurance claims processing, tax preparation processing, loan or mortgage document processing, or compliance or quality-control support.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Preferably possess direct retirement-plan operations experience, including 401(k) or IRA administration, recordkeeping, distributions and rollovers, compliance testing, or 5500 or year-end reporting.

• Experience with reconciliation as a routine job responsibility is preferred.

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business or finance, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.

• Basic understanding of 401(k) plan structure, ROBS, and IRS/DOL regulations is preferred.

• A designated workspace for remote work is preferred.

• Reliable high-speed internet access is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for ESOP company ownership.

• Continuous training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive leadership team.

• Comprehensive health coverage, including a complimentary premium option.

• Paid parental leave.

• Generous 401(k) match.

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements from a home office.

• Required work equipment provided.

• Award-winning company culture.

• Opportunities to engage with senior leaders over coffee.

• Company-sponsored sporting events.

• An inclusive work environment that values employee voices and participation.