Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to gather essential information for preparing annual reports.

• Assess client-submitted documents for thoroughness and precision.

• Reconcile plans that involve only rollovers and plan stock utilizing Excel and administration software.

• Utilize administration software to conduct 401(k) testing and generate reports.

• Make proactive reminder calls and send emails to clients throughout the plan-year reporting process.

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

• Inform clients about 401(k) plan administration and related documentation.

• Share insights and clarify complex topics in an easily understandable manner.

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

• Perform additional duties as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 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 and quality-control support.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Previous experience in retirement-plan operations, including 401(k) or IRA administration, recordkeeping, distributions and rollovers, compliance testing, or 5500 or year-end reporting, is preferred.

• Preference for candidates with experience in reconciliation as a daily responsibility.

• 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 conducive to concentration and productivity is preferred.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for ESOP company ownership.

• Continuous training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive leadership team.

• Comprehensive health coverage with a complimentary premium option.

• Paid parental leave.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Three weeks of Paid Time Off.

• Eleven Paid Holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements from a home office.

• Necessary work equipment provided.

• Award-winning company culture.

• Company-sponsored sporting events.

• Inclusive work environment.

• Employee input, engagement, and support.