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 client-submitted documents for thoroughness and precision.

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

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

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

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

• Provide education to clients regarding the management of their 401(k) plans and related documents.

• Share insights and simplify complex topics for better understanding.

• Undergo training on concepts pertinent to a Retirement Plan Administrator I.

• Execute additional duties as required.

⛳️ 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.

• Direct 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 duty 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 concentration and productivity is preferred.

• Reliable high-speed internet access is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ownership Matters: We are on the path to becoming an ESOP company, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and long-term success.

• Continuous training, career development opportunities, and supportive leadership.

• Comprehensive health coverage with a complimentary premium option.

• Paid parental leave.

• Generous 401k matching program.

• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements from a home office.

• Essential work equipment provided.

• Award-winning culture with opportunities to connect with senior leaders and engage in company sporting events.

• An inclusive work environment that values employee input, promotes active participation, and provides support.