Senior ERISA Analyst

Ascensus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus, in partnership with FuturePlan, seeks a technical corrections expert to serve clients nationwide from its PA offices. You will apply IRS and DOL guidelines, perform Excel-based calculations, and deliver correction packets.

The role emphasizes consulting with internal and external clients, developing training materials, and participating in special projects (IT, research). A Bachelor's in business or related field and ASPPA designations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• ASPPA designations preferred (QKA, QKS, QKC, QPA, CPC, QP3).
• Experience with retirement plans or ERISA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting on corrections issues, IRS and DOL guidance.
• Conduct research, write technical articles and update ERISA policy statements.
• Create correction packets and perform fee-for-service engagements.
• Lead IT and project management initiatives.
• Deliver training and present corrections topics.
• Review documents and Ascensus forms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Ascensus and FuturePlan tools (ARK, Salesforce, AXIS).

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Training and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Office

Salesforce

ARK

AXIS

Job description

FuturePlan is the nation’s largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry’s largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities include providing correction services to Ascensus and FuturePlan clients through IRS and DOL correction programs, completing Microsoft Excel calculations for clients, audit and deliver correction packets for clients, providing in-house and external consulting to clients, technical research, analysis and special projects as assigned.

Job Functions, Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Consulting

Provide consulting services to internal and external clients on technical corrections issues, IRS and DOL guidance, and internal processes and procedures.

Proactively adopt, protect and boldly embrace emerging technologies (AI, automation, etc.), platforms, and evolving practices that accelerate transformational growth and advance Ascensus’ mission and client commitments.

Training

Conduct correction presentations for Client Services training, tailored towards the Plan Services Group and FuturePlan. Conduct internal basic technical training.

Course Development

Review, audit, and update existing basic and intermediate internal or external training procedures related to IRS and DOL corrections.

Document Reviews

Demonstrate a functional knowledge of Ascensus documents.

Forms

Demonstrate a functional knowledge of Ascensus plan forms and notices.

Business Unit Policies and Procedures

Demonstrate functional knowledge of policies and procedures.

Fee-for-Service Engagements

Independently perform fee-for-service correction engagements. Assist with advanced fee-for service correction consultations.

Special Projects (IT, project management)

Participate in special projects.

Research

Complete basic technical research projects and present the findings (e.g., correction Revenue Procedure updates, Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program amendments, and Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51 amendments).

Technical Writing

Write correction articles, update correction ERISA policy statements, and update ERISA education research forms as needed.

Legislation, Regulatory and Judicial Review

Analyze and interpret general legislative, statutory, regulatory, or case law guidance. Determine the impact general legislative, statutory, regulatory, or case law guidance has on the correction industry and/or on Ascensus correction products, services, and systems.

Technical Knowledge

Demonstrate a functional knowledge of main plans and products and how they will affect correction process, procedures, calculations, and forms.

Industry Knowledge

Demonstrate basic knowledge of the retirement plans industry including the applicable regulatory agencies (e.g., DOL, IRS).

Continuing Education

Enhance technical and industry knowledge by attending continuing education classes.

SLAs

Meet department service level standards.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Training

Successfully complete ASPPA exams applicable to the area of Technical Expertise

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Special Consideration given for Microsoft Excel proficiencies, knowledge with core code logic and system architecture for BOT tool creations and enhancements (e.g., tool to run DOL calculator instead of manual entry), and knowledge of both Ascensus and FuturePlan internal tools and programs (e.g., ARK, Salesforce, AXIS).

Technical Expertise Designations/Certifications/Exams

ASPPA designations preferred. Not all mandatory, but some include but are not limited to, QKA, QKS, QKC, QPA, CPC, QP3

Degrees

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field. Special consideration given to CPA, MBA, JD or PMP.

Industry Experience

Special consideration given to Ascensus experience or industry experience

Core Values & I-Client

Consistently display and model the Ascensus core values and I-Client philosophy.

Software Applications

Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Outlook and MS Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams.

Skills

Demonstrate excellent client service, excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and positive attitude skills. Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Accomplish detail-oriented tasks within given timeframes and standards. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate sound business judgment and risk-taking skills, strong written and oral communication skills and strong seminar training and presentation skills.

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