Remote ERISA & Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

Ascensus; Miami (FL); On-site; 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, is seeking a Compliance Associate to support complex retirement plan compliance across multiple plan types in a fast-growing practice. This role requires reading plan documents, applying IRS/DOL/ERISA rules, and assisting with audits and plan documents; you will deliver accuracy, data gathering, and QA reviews while safeguarding confidential information.

Candidates with 3–8+ years of experience, 5500s familiarity, and strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills will thrive in

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

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FT Williams

ASC

Job description

FuturePlan, part of Ascensus, is seeking a Compliance Associate to support complex retirement plan compliance across multiple plan types in a fast-growing practice. This role requires reading plan documents, applying IRS/DOL/ERISA rules, and assisting with audits and plan documents; you will deliver accuracy, data gathering, and QA reviews while safeguarding confidential information.

Candidates with 3–8+ years of experience, 5500s familiarity, and strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills will thrive in