Role Description
To complete Defined Benefit retirement plan compliance and related annual administration and provide Defined Benefit support to our consultants as they service the client.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Analyze plan documents to determine correct administrative components, and make client recommendations resulting in optimum plan operation for the client.
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Determine participant eligibility.
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Conduct non-discrimination testing.
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Perform plan coverage testing to include: 410(b)/Highly Compensated/Top Heavy.
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Confirm participant vesting.
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Calculate annual plan contributions and provide guidance as limits are approached.
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Prepare and Sign Schedule SB Forms/Packages, AFTAP's, Annual Funding Notices, PBGC and FASB's.
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Calculate vesting and prepare termination calculations.
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Prepare monthly benefit calculations.
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Calculate annual employer contribution, prepare contribution letter, and communicate the contribution amount to the Consultant.
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Design new plan proposals.
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Assist with Takeover plans.
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Enter document provisions in Datair.
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Tracks all completed work in WIP, Time tracker and APC Gold programs.
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Maintain satisfactory attendance with focus on peak workload periods.
Auxiliary Duties and Responsibilities
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Coordinate defined benefit compliance work-flow as assigned.
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Participate in group or individual discussions regarding department process or policy improvements.
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Assist with training or research.
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Mentor staff/coworkers with training, assistance or research.
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Other duties may be assigned.
Knowledge β Skills - Abilities
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Knowledge of current IRS, DOL and PBGC regulations.
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Full competency for design and testing of Floor Offset and Combined Plans.
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Ability to concentrate; highly organized and detail oriented individual.
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Highly skilled in plan administration, while requiring little supervision.
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Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to maintain high degree of accuracy.
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Experience with plan administration software and ability to understand and manipulate the detailed mechanics.
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Ability to meet internal turnarounds and productivity requirements.
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Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines.
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Ability to interpret complex technical literature.
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Ability to interpret information and utilize resources to complete work assignments.
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Ability to research and propose accurate and detailed solutions to administrative questions.
Qualifications
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Enrolled Actuary.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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5+ years of experience administrating DB and DC Plans with minimal supervision.
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Excellent math and analytical skills (supported by experience and/or related coursework).
Physical / Environmental Characteristics
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Work is performed in an office environment and requires:
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Sitting for prolonged periods of time using a computer keyboard, mouse, and screen.
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Standing and walking may require twisting, reaching, bending, crouching and kneeling.
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Grasping, pushing, pulling, dragging and lifting boxes of files and other office items weighing 30 pounds or less.
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Mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Work Location
Remote or in-office (Chico or Sacramento, CA).