Retirement Plan Administrator

CPS, Inc.; Kansas; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays and vacation time

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth

Job summary

A growing retirement services firm is seeking a skilled Retirement Plan Administrator to support the administration and compliance of employer-sponsored retirement plans. This remote role focuses on defined contribution plans, with responsibilities including processing transactions, compliance testing, and maintaining participant records. An ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a strong understanding of regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Competitive salary is offered between $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retirement plan administration.
• QKA certification or progress towards it is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for DC and DB plans.
• Process employee transactions including loans and distributions.
• Prepare IRS Form 5500 filings and related compliance documents.

Skills

Experience administering defined contribution retirement plans

Understanding of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Retirement Plan Administrator Location: REMOTE

Overview

A growing retirement services firm is seeking a skilled and dependable Plan Administrator to support the administration and compliance of employer-sponsored retirement plans. This role will primarily focus on defined contribution plans, with exposure to defined benefit plan administration as well.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative support for defined contribution (DC) and some defined benefit (DB) plans, including coordination of compliance requirements and participant data
• Process employee transactions, including contributions, loans, distributions, and rollovers
• Perform annual compliance testing (e.g., ADP/ACP, top‑heavy, 402(g), 415)
• Prepare and review IRS Form 5500 filings and related compliance documents
• Calculate employer matching, profit‑sharing, and vesting schedules based on plan provisions
• Maintain accurate participant and plan records
• Stay informed on industry regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with ERISA, IRS, and DOL requirements

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience administering defined contribution retirement plans
• Strong understanding of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations
• QKA certification or progress toward certification is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related office applications
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary up $70,000 - $90,000, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth
• Flexible work schedule