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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 26, 2026
This job expires in: 25 days

Job Summary

To support the administration of 401(k) plans, the full-time Retirement Plan Operations Specialist will work remotely to review client documents, prepare annual reporting, and educate clients on plan administration.

Key responsibilities
  • Review and verify completeness and accuracy of documents submitted by clients for annual reporting
  • Utilize administration software to conduct 401(k) testing and prepare required government filings, including IRS Form 5500
  • Maintain communication with clients throughout the reporting process, providing updates and assistance as needed
Required qualifications
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in back-office financial operations, including benefits administration or compliance support
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Direct experience with retirement plan operations, such as 401(k) administration and compliance testing, is preferred
  • Experience with document review and reconciliation as daily job responsibilities is preferred
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or finance, or equivalent work experience, is preferred

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