Retirement Plan Administration Manager & Consultant
- Schneider Downs
- Columbus, Ohio
- Full Time
As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry,you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. Youalso know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth,work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, theopportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well aslearning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience themall at Schneider Downs, where weve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leadersfor over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help yousucceedand enjoy more of what counts .
As the Retirement Plan Administration Manager & Consultant , you will serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of retirement plan clients and responsible for delivering high-quality plan administration, compliance oversight, and consulting support. In this role, you will manage day-to-day administration for assigned plans, review compliance testing and government filings, interpret plan provisions, support year-end and audit processes, and collaborate with plan sponsors, advisors, auditors, and other service providers to ensure accurate and timely service.
WHAT YOULL DO- Manage a portfolio of qualified retirement plan third-party administration client relationships as the primary point of contact
- Oversee all aspects of administration for an assigned block of retirement plans
- Consult with plan sponsors and advisors on plan-related matters and operational issues
- Interpret plan document provisions and recommend plan design or administrative improvements
- Collaborate with clients, advisors, auditors, and other service providers to resolve issues and support plan administration
- Review annual compliance testing, including coverage, nondiscrimination, and top-heavy testing
- Review employer contributions and reconcile trust accounts
- Review annual government filings, participant statements, and related regulatory reporting
- Review plan transactions, including loans, distributions, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs)
- Conduct census reconciliation by requesting missing information, clarifying discrepancies, and ensuring complete and accurate data
- Identify and resolve trust accounting discrepancies, including missing contributions, incorrect amounts, and misapplied payments
- Support year-end activities, including force-out packages and required minimum distributions for eligible participants
- Assist auditors and clients with data requests and audit support activities
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, team projects, and ongoing professional development
- Stay current on retirement plan regulations through continuing education and research
WHAT YOULL NEED Required :
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of direct qualified plan administration experience, including compliance testing
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) / KSOP knowledge
- Advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly
- QKA designation, or willingness to obtain
Other :
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with an aptitude for math and accounting
- Excellent communication, time management, and client service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And itsour culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard toretain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive workenvironment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
- Competitive compensation
- Insurance, including health, dental, and vision,that begin on day one
- 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
- Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteertime
- 401(k) plans and profit sharing
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Webelieve a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusioncontributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
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