Employer Reporting & Relations Coordinator

State-Teachers-Retirement-System-of-Ohi; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

STRS Ohio seeks an Employer Advising Coordinator to join the Finance/Employer Reporting team in Columbus. You will respond to employer inquiries, interpret reporting requirements, and maintain accurate records while building strong employer relationships.

The role emphasizes applying Ohio laws and STRS Ohio rules, with a focus on data accuracy and service excellence. The position requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business/finance and 1–3 years of related experience, along with strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, finance, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field preferred.
• One to three years relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills required; ability to gather and interpret data and find solutions to problems.
• Ability to understand, accurately explain and apply Ohio law, STRS Ohio Retirement Board rules, administrative guidelines and employer reporting requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication and relationship skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary telephone contact for Employer Reporting.
• Respond to employer questions about membership, compensation, reemployed retirees, service credit, reporting procedures and other STRS Ohio topics in accordance with applicable Ohio law, Retirement Board rules and administrative guidelines.
• Build and maintain effective relationships and ongoing communication with assigned reporting employers while researching and resolving reporting, invoice, service-credit and member-account issues.
• Process deposit and service reports, calculate final average salary, review applicable limitations and complete necessary member-account adjustments.
• Reconcile annual reporting with payroll reporting and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate member-account balances.
• Correct member identifying information, research Social Security number changes and obtain and maintain supporting documentation.
• Enter and process reemployment notices, identify and follow up on two-month and other employment violations involving reemployed retirees, and prepare contribution-penalty documentation.
• Manage the Employer Direct Debit process and perform assigned reporting, reconciliation and account-maintenance activities.
• Assist in reviewing and updating employer website content to reflect current Ohio Revised Code 3307 provisions, Administrative Code rules and STRS Ohio requirements.
• Support employer presentations and webinars, provide in-house and field assistance with reporting questions and problems, and serve as backup as needed.

Job description

STRS Ohio seeks an Employer Advising Coordinator to join the Finance/Employer Reporting team in Columbus. You will respond to employer inquiries, interpret reporting requirements, and maintain accurate records while building strong employer relationships.

The role emphasizes applying Ohio laws and STRS Ohio rules, with a focus on data accuracy and service excellence. The position requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business/finance and 1–3 years of related experience, along with strong