Assistant Executive Director - Retirement Services

Beverlyma; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Retirement Board, part of the City of Beverly, is seeking a full-time Assistant Executive Director to support retirement operations and governance.

You will oversee elections, member inquiries, retirement estimates, and the processing of payroll deductions and transfers, ensuring accurate reporting to PERAC. Strong accounting, software, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field and 3–5 years of related experience in MA Chapter 32 public retirement system.
• Strong accounting, financial reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for members and visitors; manage inquiries with high service levels.
• Process retirement estimates, member transfers, and related calculations.
• Oversee elections, payroll deductions/contributions, and monthly/annual closings for PERAC.
• Ensure accurate general ledger balance and year-end reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Word

PTG software

Job description

Beverly Retirement Board, part of the City of Beverly, is seeking a full-time Assistant Executive Director to support retirement operations and governance.

You will oversee elections, member inquiries, retirement estimates, and the processing of payroll deductions and transfers, ensuring accurate reporting to PERAC. Strong accounting, software, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.