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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
This job expires in: 28 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 necessary government filings, and educate clients on plan administration.

Key responsibilities
  • Review documents submitted by clients for completeness and accuracy
  • Prepare required 401(k) plan government filings, including IRS Form 5500
  • Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information and provide updates during the reporting process
Required qualifications
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in back-office financial operations, preferably in retirement plan administration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience with document review and transaction processing
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Basic knowledge of 401(k) plan structure and IRS/DOL regulations is preferred

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