Senior Plan Compliance Specialist

Ascensus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Ascensus, AmericanTCS now integrated as part of Ascensus, seeks an ERISA compliance specialist to ensure qualified retirement plans meet regulatory standards. You will review nondiscrimination testing, update disclosures, and support plan compliance across client portfolios.

The role emphasizes ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations, QKA knowledge preferred, and collaboration with the plan compliance team to deliver accurate, timely filings and quality control.

Qualifications

• College degree or relevant work experience required.
• QKA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of retirement or pension experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret plan documents and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform or quality review nondiscrimination testing and other compliance related tasks.
• Provide ERISA technical guidance and quality review feedback.
• Expert understanding of qualified plan contributions (including New Comparability).
• Perform QDRO reviews for accuracy and determine awards to alternate payee.
• Review death distributions to determine beneficiary and payout period.
• Update compliance materials, participant forms, and distribution packages for law changes.

Skills

QKA designation

Retirement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge ERISA

Education

College degree

Tools

Relius Administration

FTWilliams

CRM

Access

Excel

Word

Adobe

Relius Documents

Job description

AmericanTCS, recently integrated as part of Ascensus, has forged a lasting legacy for more than 50 years, embodying strength and resilience while championing change and innovation across the retirement industry. We provide a diverse range of tailored retirement plan solutions that symbolize resilience, versatility and strength.

This position specializes in the compliance of ERISA qualified retirement plans. Primary responsibilities are to assist with plan compliance and quality control.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform or quality review nondiscrimination testing and other compliance related tasks completed by plan compliance team members.
• Participate in staff development of plan compliance team by providing ERISA technical guidance and quality review feedback.
• Expert understanding of qualified plan retirement plan contributions (including New Comparability).
• Perform QDRO reviews for accuracy and completeness and determine the award to alternate payee.
• Review death distributions to determine beneficiary and payout period.
• Update compliance materials, participant forms, letters and distribution packages for law changes/disclosures within recordkeeping software and web access by client.
• Effectively execute resolution to escalated technical issues from clients and/or internal staff.
• Identify and utilize internal and external resources for compliance resolution.
• Provide plan design support for existing and on boarding clients.
• Participate in compliance related projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain an expert level knowledge of qualified plan regulations.
• Possess a strong understanding of department processes, procedures and standards

Required Skills/Abilities:

• College degree or relevant work experience required
• QKA (Qualified 401 (k) Administrator) designation preferred
• 1O+ years of Retirement or Pension experience preferred
• Ability to operate the following:
  • PC, calculator, copy/scan/fax machine, telephone
• Ability to work with the following software:
  • Relius Administration, FTWilliams, CRM, Access, Excel, Word, Adobe, Relius Documents
• Ability to read and interpret plan documents.
• Possess the following skills:
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to meet regulatory deadlines as well as team and personal goals.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize workload.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to react to change productively.
  • Expert knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations

The national average salary is $80,000 - $95,000, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This salary range represents the low and high end for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.

For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment.

What makes any career at Ascensus so rewarding?

• Collaborative, idea-sharing environment
• Professional Development with in-house training and tuition reimbursement
• Generous reward programs
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,100
• 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs
• Business casual dress