What are the responsibilities and job description for the 401(k) ERISA Compliance Specialist position at 401GO?
401(k) Compliance Specialist
We need a highly skilled professional with multiple years of experience in 401(k) administration who is comfortable navigating all aspects of a company's 401(k) plan, including compliance, plan document provisions, and required corrections. While we prefer a Utah-based candidate, we are open to considering qualified applicants from across the United States.
What You’ll Be Doing
Pay: Salary
Location: Sandy, Utah/United States (Remote)
Why 401GO?
At 401GO, we’re not just changing retirement—we’re reinventing it. As a fast-growing fintech start-up, we’ve built the world’s most advanced, fully automated retirement platform to help hard-working Americans take control of their future. Here, innovation moves fast, ideas matter, and your work makes a real impact. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment where great people do their best work together, backed by competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and be part of something big, 401GO is the place to grow your career.
What We Offer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a working environment that provides qualified employees and applicants with equal employment opportunity on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identification and/or gender nonconformity) sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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We need a highly skilled professional with multiple years of experience in 401(k) administration who is comfortable navigating all aspects of a company's 401(k) plan, including compliance, plan document provisions, and required corrections. While we prefer a Utah-based candidate, we are open to considering qualified applicants from across the United States.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide expertise and guidance to customers and internal teams regarding 401(k) compliance and administration.
- Conduct compliance-related reviews, including Nondiscrimination Testing (ADP/ACP, Top Heavy, 410(b), etc.) and profit-sharing calculations.
- Navigate and interpret plan documents (adoption agreements, SPDs, disclosures, and notices) and assist with amendments or modifications as necessary.
- Assist in 401(k) plan conversions and transfers from one provider to another.
- Work closely with the Client Success Team to support customers with compliance-related issues.
- Ensure timely and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- 4 years of experience in ERISA 401(k) administration.
- Deep understanding of 401(k) compliance regulations, corrections, and nondiscrimination testing.
- Experience with plan document interpretation and modification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems.
- Highly organized with a strong time management skillset.
- A collaborative mindset—able to support team members and contribute to company growth.
- QKA certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience in 401(k) plan conversions.
- Prior start-up or fintech experience.
- Background in payroll integration with 401(k) plans.
- Familiarity with Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology.
Pay: Salary
Location: Sandy, Utah/United States (Remote)
Why 401GO?
At 401GO, we’re not just changing retirement—we’re reinventing it. As a fast-growing fintech start-up, we’ve built the world’s most advanced, fully automated retirement platform to help hard-working Americans take control of their future. Here, innovation moves fast, ideas matter, and your work makes a real impact. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment where great people do their best work together, backed by competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and be part of something big, 401GO is the place to grow your career.
What We Offer
- A standout 401(k) plan (naturally!).
- Generous stock options—share in our growth and success.
- Flexible work environment—choose where you’re most productive.
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Flexible hours—because great work doesn’t always happen 9–5.
- Plenty of PTO—we value work-life balance.
- A fully stocked kitchen when you’re in the office.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a working environment that provides qualified employees and applicants with equal employment opportunity on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender identification and/or gender nonconformity) sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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