Retirement Benefits Specialist III: Audit & Analysis

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Retirement Specialist III in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time position handles quality assurance for retirement benefits, including account audits, benefit calculations, and final benefit determinations.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with proficiency in Word and Excel. Annual salary is $47,461.41, with duties spanning auditing, account maintenance, and assisting retirees through the process.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Excel for account maintenance and auditing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve auditing of retirement accounts to verify service credit totals.
• Approve the performance of account maintenance to correct wages and service credit.
• Approve payments for retirees added to payroll; ensure correct benefit amounts.
• Approve recalculated retirement benefits after postings; use spreadsheets for calculations.
• Master knowledge of PERS retirement benefits and options; understand related laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate superior communication; maintain positive interactions with staff to complete tasks.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Retirement Specialist III in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time position handles quality assurance for retirement benefits, including account audits, benefit calculations, and final benefit determinations.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with proficiency in Word and Excel. Annual salary is $47,461.41, with duties spanning auditing, account maintenance, and assisting retirees through the process.