NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Retirement Benefits Specialist-161096
Brighton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on serving the Adams County community with integrity and innovation. The Retirement Benefits Specialist will analyze and administer essential components of the Adams County Retirement Plan, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing exceptional customer service to employees and retirees regarding their benefits.
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Responsibilities
Possesses a thorough and accurate understanding of the benefits offered under the Retirement Plan
Performs accounting functions including reconciliation of accounts, preparing and posting general ledger entries, and data entry
Compile data for actuarial valuation, annual audit and monthly trustee reconciliations
Serves as a liaison with the Board of Retirement (“Retirement Board”), employers, attorney, actuary, investment consultant and other vendors
Coordinates materials for monthly Retirement Board meetings; prepares and disseminates the Board packets; prepares summaries of investment performance and Retirement Plan expenditures; and posts agenda at appropriate sites in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act
Serves as Corresponding Secretary for Retirement Board
Attends All Board Meetings
Counsels active, deferred vested and disabled members to explain various types of benefits offered by the Retirement Plan; meets with surviving beneficiaries to obtain necessary information and explain available benefits and options
Calculates pension benefits, analyzes and responds to inquiries from active, deferred vested, disabled, retired members and beneficiaries relating to eligibility, benefit amounts and benefit options
Provides exceptional customer service to the employees and retirees answering their benefit questions in a timely manner and resolving problems related to payment of benefits
Ensures compliance with state and federal policies, procedures and laws including preparation of reports and tax filings and timely remittance of same to federal and state agencies
Reads, reviews, interprets and implements legislative changes affecting the Retirement Plan
Maintains knowledge of government regulations
Maintains benefit records
Assists with maintenance of Retirement website
Assists, initiates, documents and tests applications regarding operating system software changes
Qualification
Required
Two years of professional experience in retirement administration or a closely related field
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, organize and prioritize work
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain accurate, neat and complete financial and retirement records
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions and percentages
Ability to research, compile and present financial data
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial and accounting records
Ability to read, learn and apply complex policies, procedures and laws
Ability to learn and apply state and county retirement codes, regulations and laws related to death benefits and divorce settlements
Ability to learn and apply actuarial principles pertaining to retirement system funding
Ability to clearly explain irrevocable retirement options to retirees
Ability to interact effectively with participants in sensitive and stressful situations
Ability to use personal computers and word-processing, database management and spreadsheet applications
Ability to enter data using computer keyboard
Ability to maintain confidentiality of member data
Ability to write clear and concise letters and reports using proper English, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Ability to work effectively under deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely
Preferred
Experience with defined benefit plans
Associate's degree in business administration, public administration, benefits administration, finance, economics, or accounting
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
Retirement Plans Associate (RPA)
Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP)
Experience providing retirement benefits administration for a public employer's defined benefit retirement system or comparable retirement system
Experience with operating system software (PensionGold, Quikbooks)
Benefits
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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