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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