FuturePlan is the nation’s largest third-party administrator (TPA) of retirement plans, partnering with advisors in all 50 states. FuturePlan delivers the best of both worlds: high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm, Ascensus. Our roots go back decades, with nearly 30 outstanding legacy firms now joined together to deliver unmatched levels of service, innovation and expertise to a fast-growing client base from coast to coast. The FuturePlan team includes more than 500 credentialed plan professionals, 60 actuaries, and one of the industry’s largest in-house ERISA teams. Learn more at FuturePlan.com.
Section 1: Position Summary
- Responsible for the following tasks related to basic to medium complexity retirement plans:
- Draft plan document including new plan documents and plan restatements
- Draft plan amendments
- Prepare/update Summary of Plan Description and other related documents
- Prepare IRS submissions
- Prepare plan termination documents and submissions
- Prepare annual notices
- Perform technical research to answer compliance questions or resolve compliance issues
- Work with Relationship Consultant to ensure signed documents are accurate and received timely
- Complete assigned projects timely, accurately and in a cost effectively manner
- Proactively participate in process improvement and innovation of current systems
- Ensure client plan document files and records are organized and up to date
- Commitment to ongoing pension education along with staying current with regulations and law changes
- Enter consulting time in timekeeping system daily
- Update workflow system daily
- Perform Special projects
- Other duties as assigned
Supervision
- Report to Manager, Plan Document Services
Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements
SKILLS NEEDED
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical ideas
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software
- Self-starter who will take responsibility for completing tasks in a timely fashion
- Work requires continual attention to detail in reviewing materials, managing multiple projects, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
- Dependable with excellent follow through on commitments and responsibilities
- Conceptual and analytical
- Ability to work in a team environment and also work independently as appropriate
- Ability to work in fast paced, ever changing office environment
- Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime as needed
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- A minimum of 2 years of retirement plan administration experience or equivalent preferred
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to sit for long periods (at least 8 hours per day).
- Must be able to work on a computer at least 8 hours per day (includes looking at a monitor, and typing using a keyboard and mouse).
EDUCATION/TRAINING NEEDED
- B.A. or B.S. degree preferred
- ASPPA designation or actuarial exams preferred
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