Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

Guidant Financial•Columbia, MO

3h•Remote

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home! We are excited to offer a fully remote position with a reputable and thriving company. For more than 23 years, Guidant Financial has been committed to empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing the growth of small businesses. We aim to inspire and empower you just as we do for the entrepreneurs we assist, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on their success and your own career path. At Guidant, we believe in empowering our employees to make a genuine difference for our clients and their own professional paths. Our commitment to ownership is reflected in our daily work through accountability, innovative problem-solving, and diligent follow-through. We are on an exciting journey towards becoming an ESOP company, further solidifying our dedication to shared accountability and long-term prosperity.

Requirements

Experience with document review and transaction processing as daily job responsibilities
1 to 5 years of adjacent back-office financial operations experience in one or more of the following areas: benefits administration, money movement and wires, insurance claims processing, tax prep processing, loan or mortgage document processing, or compliance or quality-control support
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
A designated workspace (such as a home office) where you can concentrate and be productive is preferred.
Reliable high-speed internet to ensure seamless communication and collaboration is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Direct retirement-plan operations experience, including 401(k) or IRA administration, recordkeeping, distributions and rollovers, compliance testing, or 5500 or year-end reporting, is preferred
Experience with reconciliation as a daily job responsibility is preferred
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business or finance, or equivalent work experience, is preferred
Basic knowledge of 401(k) plan structure, ROBS, and IRS/DOL regulations is preferred

Responsibilities

Work with clients to obtain necessary information to prepare the annual reporting
Review documents submitted by clients for completeness and accuracy
Reconcile plans with only rollovers and plan stock using Excel and administration software
Utilize administration software to complete 401(k) testing and reporting
Make outgoing reminder calls and send emails to clients during the plan year reporting process
Prepare required 401(k) plan government filings, including the IRS Form 5500, using filing software
Educate clients regarding the administration of their 401(k) plan and 401(k) plan documents
Share knowledge and explain complex topics simply
Training on concepts for a Retirement Plan Administrator I
Performs other duties as required