TPA Plan Consultant

  SUMMARY  Responsible for preparing plan documents, planning year-end compliance requirements, providing customer service, and overall service of assigned clients in updating key plan data on an annual basis.  Also responsible for all activities surrounding the procurement, placement, and implementation of defined contribution plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Prepares defined contribution plan documents. Prepares and conducts plan-year-end non-discrimination testing (ADP, ACP, Top-heavy, 410(b), 415, 414(s), etc.. Prepares IRS Filings (5500, 5558, 5330, etc.) and assists auditors. Processes distributions (withdrawals, in-service, RMD’s, loans, hardships). Maintains ongoing client contact to assist with day-to-day service issues and vendor management. Works with vendors to automate the process of data collection and analysis. Maintains client and due diligence files. Ongoing client contact to assist with day-to-day service issues and vendor management. Records notes at meetings and prepares minutes for various investment committees. Assists in completing plan applications, plan document review, and plan implementation. Supports the 401(k) Department with general industry knowledge. Researches and supports new initiatives to increase our efficiency, productivity, compliance, and profitability. Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information). Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, wherein the Company operates. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Three (3) or more years of related work experience Understanding of retirement plan types and operations, as well as knowledge of ERISA guidelines and regulations Experience with small to mid-size (250+) clients Professional designation (ASPPA, NIPA, etc.) or progress toward designation FINRA Licenses 7, 66, or 7, 63,65 Series 65 SKILLS Strong understanding of IRS & ERISA Regulations Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate information to a broad audience Exceptional attention to detail Ability and motivation to work independently Good leadership and time management skills Good planning, organizational, and prioritization skills Advanced analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products #LI-DR2 #LI-REMOTE