Senior Plan Document Specialist | TPA Retirement Plans

CBIZ; North Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. in North Canton, Ohio, is seeking an experienced retirement plan documents specialist to support a high-volume client portfolio. You will prepare and maintain plan documents, provide technical questions support, and assist design and modification to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in TPA plan document support, ERISA knowledge, and QKA/ERPA credentials in progress. Proficiency in MS Office and travel as needed are expected; CBIZ offers a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Five or more years of retirement plan technical and compliance experience.
• ERPA designation enrolled or in progress.
• Proficient with MS Office; Concur and Skype familiarity.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and retirement plan regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain retirement plan documents for high-volume client portfolio.
• Provide technical support on plan document questions and issues.
• Assist design, customization, and ongoing modification of retirement plan documents.
• Provide compliance expertise during a plan's lifetime (IRS submissions, amendments, restatements, terminations).
• Assist with ERISA-related technical questions and issues.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Coaching

Self-learning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) in progress/completed

Tools

MS Office

Concur

Skype

FT Williams (FTW)

Job description

#LI-JSS #LI-Hybrid

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Prepares and maintains Third Party Administered retirement plan documents, including amendments and restatements, for a highvolume client portfolio.
• Provide technical support answering plan document related questions and issues
• Assist in the design, customization, and ongoing modification of retirement plan documents to meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide compliance expertise during a plan's lifetime such as IRS submissions, plan amendments, restatements and terminations
• Assist with answering technical questions and issues related to ERISA
• Participates in select client interactions and supports plan design discussions, demonstrating comfort communicating plan provisions and options
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal business partners and teams, including Document Team colleagues and Client Service Managers.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in TPA Plan Document support preferred
• Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) completed or in progress
• Proficiency in FT Williams (FTW)
• Strong knowledge of retirement plan regulations, plan document provisions, and defined benefits & defined contributions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least five years of professional, retirement plan technical, and compliance experience
• Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of industry and professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures
• Possesses expert knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Expert use of applicable technology
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise communication and travel solutions (Concur, Skype)
• Experience performing work that requires initiative and leadership skills
• Experience in coaching and teaching others
• Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) designation
• Pursuing Accredited Pension Representative (APR) or and/or (APA) designation
• Ability to anticipate and elicit customer needs
• Ability to self-learn and develop business and technical knowledge quicklyMotivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with quick turnaround times and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel as necessary

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.