Overview
This role involves compliance responsibilities requiring an advanced understanding of various retirement plan types and managing complex interactions with Plan Consultants. Multiple openings are available.
Responsibilities
- Complete and support tasks outlined for Compliance Associate roles
- Read and interpret retirement plan provisions from plan documents and related materials to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Apply relevant legislation and regulations, including IRS, DOL, and ERISA, when preparing, analyzing, and interpreting information
- Support audits conducted by DOL, IRS, and Large plan audits
- Assist Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans
- Manage plan administration, compliance, and testing for assigned blocks of business
- Track and monitor job progress to ensure timely receipt of necessary data to meet compliance deadlines
- Prepare annual valuation and compliance reports for clients
- Provide detailed consultations with Plan Consultants in drafting plan documents, amendments, and other legal documents
- Support and complete assigned quality assurance reviews
- Protect and properly handle all confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure
- Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 to 8+ years of hands-on retirement plan testing experience
- Experience performing employer calculations
- Familiarity with Form 5500 filings and other relevant documents
- Experience with cash basis and/or trust accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage tasks
- Knowledge of ERISA compliance matters related to business operations
- Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon eligibility
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation preferred but not required
- Progress toward or involvement with Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) designation preferred
- Experience with plan administration software such as FT Williams or ASC preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- National average salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 (excluding bonuses and benefits)
- Actual salary may vary based on location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment
- Benefits may include 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and more
Location
Positions available nationwide, supporting clients across all 50 states.