Ascensus · 1 day ago
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Consultant
Dresher, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAscensus is the nation's largest third-party administrator of retirement plans, and they are seeking a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Consultant. This role involves serving as a resource for plan sponsors and financial advisors regarding ERISA compliance, plan design, and governmental reporting, while also providing exceptional customer service and mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Provide timely, exceptional customer service, including problem solving and issue resolution with minimal inconvenience to clients
Provide effective verbal and written communications in a clear, concise and informative manner
Act as a mentor to Retirement Plan Coordinators, collaborating to meet or exceed defined business objectives, firm goals and client obligations, as applicable
Assist 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 plan
Assist clients with Service and IRS Plan terminations
Maintain up-to date knowledge of present legislation and proposed legislative changes with regard to ERISA law through self-study and company-sponsored training sessions
Complete/Assist with payroll processing as required by the products assigned
Accountable for all aspects of valuation reports, participant statements and annual testing
Review 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 applicable
Review distribution paperwork and coordinate processing of distributions with asset holder
Review loan paperwork and coordinate processing of loans with asset holder
Review or prepares Form 5500 and coordinate with plan sponsor to help ensure timely filing
Assist auditors if a plan is subject to an audit
Assist IRS and DOL auditors, if the plan is subject to an IRS or DOL audit
Coordinate 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 business
Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned
Responsible 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 assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 or more years in Defined Benefit work
Experience in analysis of financial data required
Strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytic mentality associated with problem solving skills
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks to partner with business operations, including related ERISA compliance matters
Ability to effectively plan and assign work to and oversee plan associates that are qualified to assist with plan modifications
Preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Experience in Relius software desirable, but not required
Company
Ascensus
Ascensus delivers high-quality solutions for every segment of the retirement plan marketplace.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Atlas Merchant Capital
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-02-19Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Marc Mehlman
Chief Financial Officer
Marc Doucette
Regional Vice President
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