Retirement Plan Administrator – 401(k) & ESOP Expert

BDO USA; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA seeks a People & Culture Specialist, Retirement to administer the firm’s qualified retirement plans (401(k), Puerto Rico 401(k), Employee Stock Bonus Plan). You will handle day-to-day plan administration, respond to inquiries, reconcile contributions and loan activity, and collaborate with payroll, recordkeepers, and actuaries to ensure accurate, compliant operations.

Requires 3+ years in retirement plan administration, familiarity with IRS/ERISA, a Bachelor's degree, CPSP preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, preferred
• 3+ years of experience in retirement plan administration
• Certified Pension Service Professional (CPSP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day retirement plan administration.
• Responds to employee and principal inquiries in a prompt, professional manner.
• Reconciles contributions, loans, and related acti vity between payroll, vendors and plan recordkeepers.
• Coordinates with payroll, vendors, and recordkeepers to ensure accurate, compliant plan administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Excel formulas

Co-pilot

Job description

BDO USA seeks a People & Culture Specialist, Retirement to administer the firm’s qualified retirement plans (401(k), Puerto Rico 401(k), Employee Stock Bonus Plan). You will handle day-to-day plan administration, respond to inquiries, reconcile contributions and loan activity, and collaborate with payroll, recordkeepers, and actuaries to ensure accurate, compliant operations.

Requires 3+ years in retirement plan administration, familiarity with IRS/ERISA, a Bachelor's degree, CPSP preferred,