Remote Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

Guidant Financial

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company
Career development
Health coverage
Paid time off & holidays
Remote-friendly
Company culture
Inclusive culture

Job summary

Guidant Financial is seeking a Retirement Plan Operations Specialist for a fully remote role. You will learn to administer and report on 401(k) plans, reviewing client documents and assisting with year-end filings, including Form 5500, while communicating progress to clients.

The position emphasizes accelerated training, practical experience, and growth into advanced plan administration, with strong Excel-based reconciliation and client education at the core.

Qualifications

  • Experience with document review and transaction processing.
  • 1–5 years in adjacent back-office financial operations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Direct retirement-plan operations experience preferred.
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business/finance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work with clients to obtain information for annual reporting.
  • Review documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Reconcile plans using Excel and administration software.
  • Complete 401(k) testing and reporting.
  • Prepare IRS Form 5500 filings.
  • Educate clients about 401(k) plan administration.

Skills

Excel
Word
Outlook
Document review
Transaction processing

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

Administration software

Job description

Guidant Financial is seeking a Retirement Plan Operations Specialist for a fully remote role. You will learn to administer and report on 401(k) plans, reviewing client documents and assisting with year-end filings, including Form 5500, while communicating progress to clients.

The position emphasizes accelerated training, practical experience, and growth into advanced plan administration, with strong Excel-based reconciliation and client education at the core.

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