Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Consultant

Ascensus, Inc

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Actuarial Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Cancer, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Data Analysis, Design Document, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Genetics, Government Reporting, Legal, Loan Processing, Loans, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Military, Operations Planning, Organizational Culture, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
Today

Section 1: Position SummaryServe as a resource to plan sponsors and financial advisors for matters related to ERISA compliance, plan design and governmental reporting. This person is the single point of contact for employer, financial profession and plan sponsor for their accounts. A Retirement Plan Consultant is able to handle client meetings both in person and via phone. This position serves as the retirement Plan expert on testing, 5500, loans and distributions. Additionally, this individual can easily grasp plan design with the ability to assist in plan operation and document updates.Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide timely, exceptional customer service, including problem solving and issue resolution with minimal inconvenience to clientsProvide effective verbal and written communications in a clear, concise and informative mannerAct as a mentor to Retirement Plan Coordinators, collaborating to meet or exceed defined business objectives, firm goals and client obligations, as applicableAssist clients with all initial and ongoing plan design and document needs, including promoting awareness and educating all clients in regards to their obligations with the IRS and DoL regulations.Assist clients in meeting all IRS and Department of Labor deadlines necessary for qualified retirement planAssist clients with Service and IRS Plan terminationsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of present legislation and proposed legislative changes with regard to ERISA law through self-study and company-sponsored training sessionsComplete/Assist with payroll processing as required by the products assignedAccountable for all aspects of valuation reports, participant statements and annual testingReview the annual testing for plans, including ADP/ACP, Top Heavy, 410(b), 415, 401(a)(4), deductibility, and 402(g)Work with assigned coordinator(s) to provide compliant and accurate valuation reports, participant statements, trust accounting, annual testing and reporting as applicableReview distribution paperwork and coordinate processing of distributions with asset holderReview loan paperwork and coordinate processing of loans with asset holderReview or prepares Form 5500 and coordinate with plan sponsor to help ensure timely filingAssist auditors if a plan is subject to an auditAssist IRS and DOL auditors, if the plan is subject to an IRS or DOL auditCoordinate with all applicable parties, both internal and external, to ensure accurate conversion process for new clients (including but not limited to actuaries, financial advisors, attorneys)As applicable, work with assistant to coordinate and oversee activities that will ensure timely and accurate completion of book of businessAssist with other tasks and projects as assignedResponsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.Assist with other tasks and projects as assignedSection 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge RequirementsBachelors degree preferred3-5 or more years in Defined Benefit workExperience in analysis of financial data requiredExperience in Relius software desirable, but not requiredStrong Word, Excel, and Outlook skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong analytic mentality associated with problem solving skillsDetail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks to partner with business operations, including related ERISA compliance mattersAbility to effectively plan and assign work to and oversee plan associates that are qualified to assist with plan modificationsWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerAscensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Status").#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Ascensus, Inc