Employer Account Representative

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

12d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking an Employer Account Representative to join the Finance/Employer Reporting team. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team. General Summary: Under the direction of the supervisor, Payroll Reporting, this role provides essential support for daily employer reporting functions and helps ensure the accuracy of both member and employer accounts.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, finance or related field required.
Above-average analytical skills required; ability to gather and interpret data and find solutions to problems.
Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.
The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tax or pension plans preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in building and maintaining positive working relationships with assigned reporting employers by responding to routine reporting questions.
Process employer payroll reports and verify contribution data for accuracy and completeness.
Perform routine account corrections and assist with prior-year adjustments under supervisor guidance.
Support reconciliation of defined contribution accounts to and from the third‑party administrator, including verifying refunds and ensuring account closures follow established procedures.
Assist in monitoring fund transfers to the custodial institution and perform basic audits as directed.
Monitor contribution totals and assist with tracking 401(a) and 415 compensation limits.