Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 23, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Assisting clients in the administration of 401(k) plans, the full-time remote Retirement Plan Operations Specialist will manage document reviews, prepare annual reporting, and educate clients on plan requirements and compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Work with clients to obtain necessary information for annual reporting and prepare required government filings, including IRS Form 5500
- Review client-submitted documents for completeness and accuracy, and reconcile plans using Excel and administration software
- Make outgoing reminder calls and send emails to clients during the plan year reporting process while educating them on 401(k) plan administration
Required qualifications
- 1 to 5 years of experience in back-office financial operations, such as benefits administration or compliance testing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Preferred direct retirement-plan operations experience, including 401(k) or IRA administration
- Experience with document review and reconciliation as daily job responsibilities
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred
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