PENSION ASSISTANT II

Class Title

The Pension Assistant will collaborate with the pension administrative team to provide administrative assistance within the department. They will report to the Pension Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

Duties

• Following established schedules, provides pension information to plan participants; services may include refunds and benefit estimates.
• Prepares or assists the Pension Manager with weekly and monthly reports to various departments and agencies.
• Provides clients and plan participants with information regarding plan design and benefit distributions.
• Maintains current knowledge of pension regulation and compliance issues, changes, and developments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, or related software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance preferred. Other degrees will be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in pensions administration preferred. Similar experience will be considered.
• Experience in accounting or finance will be considered.

ADA Compliance

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to list up to 15 pounds at times.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.