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 annual reporting.

• Assess documents submitted by clients for thoroughness and precision.

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

• Employ administration software to execute 401(k) testing and reporting.

• Conduct outgoing 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.

• Provide education to clients regarding 401(k) plan administration and related documents.

• Convey knowledge and simplify complex topics for better understanding.

• Train on concepts pertinent to a Retirement Plan Administrator I.

• Execute other duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven 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 or quality-control support.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Prior 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.

• Familiarity with reconciliation as a daily 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 conducive to focus and productivity is preferred.

• Reliable high-speed internet access is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an ESOP company with a culture of shared accountability.

• Continuous training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive leadership.

• Comprehensive health coverage, including a free premium option.

• Paid parental leave.

• Generous 401k matching contribution.

• Three weeks of Paid Time Off.

• Eleven Paid Holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements from a home office.

• Necessary work equipment provided.

• Participation in company sporting events.

• An inclusive work environment that promotes employee participation and support.