Employee Benefits Specialist

DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS LLP•Denver, CO

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position utilizes a high level of expertise to draft, prepare, and complete plan documents and amendments related to retirement and benefit plans for clients. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing client plans, researching issues, and assisting with plan maintenance.

Requirements

Intermediate-level Excel and Word skills and knowledge of PowerPoint.
Be detailed-oriented, have thorough research capabilities to produce a quality work product in an efficient timeframe, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be client driven - provide outstanding client service and follow-through on responsibilities to clients.
Communicate effectively, create open channels of communication, keep others well-informed, express ideas clearly and concisely and listen carefully to input and feedback.
Act with integrity, demonstrate responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities.
Be enthusiastic, maintain a high level of commitment and energy.
Complete all tasks effectively despite a large workload, competing demands, and a fast-paced environment.
Promote teamwork, maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, and effectively handle interpersonal conflict situations.
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in employee benefits and executive compensation.
A Master of Taxation, Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) certificate, or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (“CEBS”) designation may be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Master of Taxation, CPA certification, or CEBS designation.

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare: Summary Plan Descriptions; state legislation; health and welfare plans; IRS submissions for qualified plans; administrative forms; retirement plan amendments and restatements and proposals in response to request for proposals.
Research basic tax and ERISA issues.
Review, analyze, and determine whether to qualify domestic relations orders.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.