Remote ERISA & Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Ascensus; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time-Off

Job summary

FuturePlan, part of Ascensus, seeks a Compliance professional skilled in retirement plan testing and ERISA compliance. You will read plan documents, apply IRS/DOL regulations, and support audits alongside Plan Consultants.

Responsibilities include plan administration, data tracking, and drafting of plan documents and amendments. A strong attention to detail and certifications are valued as you contribute to client compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on Retirement plan testing experience will be considered.
• Experience doing Employer Calculations.
• Must have experience with 5500’s and other relevant documents.
• Experience with cash basis and/or trust accounting.
• Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, manage tasks and meet in connection with business operations, including related ERISA compliance matters.
• Associate holds Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• QKA designation preferred but not required.
• Involvement or work towards associates QPA designation preferred.
• Prior experience with plan administration software, i.e. FT Williams or ASC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to successfully complete and support the work outlined for the Compliance Associate roles.
• Reads and comprehends retirement plan provisions from plan documents, summaries of plan provisions, and related plan materials to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Understands, considers and applies legislation and regulations, including but not limited to IRS, DOL, and ERISA, when preparing, analyzing and interpreting information.
• Supports DOL, IRS, and Large plan audits.
• Supports the Plan Consultants in resolving operational and compliance issues related to qualified plans.
• Is responsible for plan administration, compliance and testing for identified blocks of business.
• Tracks and monitors job progress to ensure that all necessary data is requested and received in order to meet compliance deadlines.
• Prepares annual valuation and compliance reports for Clients.
• Provides detailed consultations with Plan Consultant in drafting plan documents, plan amendments, and other legal documents.
• Supports and completes assigned quality assurance reviews.
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Retirement Plan Fundamentals certification upon meeting eligibility requirements

Tools

FT Williams

ASC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

FuturePlan, part of Ascensus, seeks a Compliance professional skilled in retirement plan testing and ERISA compliance. You will read plan documents, apply IRS/DOL regulations, and support audits alongside Plan Consultants.

Responsibilities include plan administration, data tracking, and drafting of plan documents and amendments. A strong attention to detail and certifications are valued as you contribute to client compliance and operational excellence.