Account Manager | Retirement Plan Administrator

CBIZ; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, a leading professional services firm, seeks a Retirement Plan Administrator to oversee a client block, ensuring satisfaction and timely service. You will perform compliance testing, FORM 5500 preparations, and allocations for employer contributions while leveraging internal resources to resolve issues.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in retirement plan administration or compliance, with strong MS Office and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in retirement plan administration or compliance.
• Proficient use of MS Office and enterprise travel solutions (Concur, Skype).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for a specified block of business and ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform compliance testing and related items.
• Reconcile assets and prepare Form 5500 and schedules.
• Prepare allocations for employer contributions and distributions.
• Respond to sponsors with timely, professional guidance on compliance and tax reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Concur

Skype

Job description

• Primary contact for a specified block of business and is responsible for the overall client satisfaction with the assigned business
• Perform all required Compliance Testing and related items
• Reconciles assets, prepares Form 5500 and all schedules
• Preparation of necessary allocations for Employer contributions and calculations such as required minimum distributions and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Effectively uses available resources to resolve a variety of issues with clients, including inquiries on compliance, tax reporting (5500, 5330), audits, re-pricing of contracts, and IRS guidelines
• Respond to Plan sponsors in a professional and timely manner concerning issues or questions
• Promote client retention and identify opportunities to build existing relationships through timely service quality
• Provide value-add solutions to increase operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with internal partners in the delivery of timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and/or service issues
• Resolve complex situations or requests
• Attend client meetings and prepare materials for meetings
• Achieve service goals established by department
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Job Description

• Primary contact for a specified block of business and is responsible for the overall client satisfaction with the assigned business
• Perform all required Compliance Testing and related items
• Reconciles assets, prepares Form 5500 and all schedules
• Preparation of necessary allocations for Employer contributions and calculations such as required minimum distributions and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Effectively uses available resources to resolve a variety of issues with clients, including inquiries on compliance, tax reporting (5500, 5330), audits, re-pricing of contracts, and IRS guidelines
• Respond to Plan sponsors in a professional and timely manner concerning issues or questions
• Promote client retention and identify opportunities to build existing relationships through timely service quality
• Provide value-add solutions to increase operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with internal partners in the delivery of timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and/or service issues
• Resolve complex situations or requests
• Attend client meetings and prepare materials for meetings
• Achieve service goals established by department
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Primary contact for a specified block of business and is responsible for the overall client satisfaction with the assigned business
• Perform all required Compliance Testing and related items
• Reconciles assets, prepares Form 5500 and all schedules
• Preparation of necessary allocations for Employer contributions and calculations such as required minimum distributions and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Effectively uses available resources to resolve a variety of issues with clients, including inquiries on compliance, tax reporting (5500, 5330), audits, re-pricing of contracts, and IRS guidelines
• Respond to Plan sponsors in a professional and timely manner concerning issues or questions
• Promote client retention and identify opportunities to build existing relationships through timely service quality
• Provide value-add solutions to increase operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with internal partners in the delivery of timely and accurate information in response to inquiries and/or service issues
• Resolve complex situations or requests
• Attend client meetings and prepare materials for meetings
• Achieve service goals established by department
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with FT William software used for 5500 and compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least three years of professional, retirement plan administration, and compliance experience
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of industry and professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise communication and travel solutions (Concur, Skype)
• Experience performing work that requires initiative and leadership skills
• Pursuing Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA), Qualified 401(K) Administrator (QKA)
• Ability to anticipate and elicit customer needs
• Ability to self-learn and develop business and technical knowledge quickly
• Motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with quick turnaround times and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel as necessary

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.