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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: 27 days

Job Summary

To support a growing team, the full-time Retirement Plan Operations Specialist will administer and report on 401(k) plans, review client documents for accuracy, and educate clients on their retirement plan requirements while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Review client-submitted documents for completeness and accuracy to prepare annual reporting
  • Utilize administration software to complete 401(k) testing and prepare required government filings, including IRS Form 5500
  • Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information and provide updates throughout the reporting process
Required qualifications
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in back-office financial operations, such as benefits administration or compliance support
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Direct experience in retirement-plan operations, including 401(k) or IRA administration, is preferred
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or finance, or equivalent work experience, is preferred
  • Basic knowledge of 401(k) plan structure and IRS/DOL regulations is preferred

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