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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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