What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Retirement Plan Administrator position at Doeren Mayhew?
Doeren Mayhew is a $235 million tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 18 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 46th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.
Doeren Mayhew is seeking a full-time Experienced Retirement Plan Administrator to join our Grand Rapids, MI office. Doeren Mayhew is seeking a full-time Retirement Plan Administrator to join our Grand Rapids, MI office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Doeren Mayhew is seeking a full-time Experienced Retirement Plan Administrator to join our Grand Rapids, MI office. Doeren Mayhew is seeking a full-time Retirement Plan Administrator to join our Grand Rapids, MI office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a designated caseload of small to mid-sized defined contribution plans, ensuring annual administration, reporting, compliance testing and government filings are completed accurately and on time.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients and their advisors, effectively communicating technical and regulatory information in a clear and easy to understand manner.
- Calculate employer contributions, process loans and distributions and verify eligibility and vesting.
- Act as reviewer for colleagues’ annual valuations, government forms, compliance testing and calculations. Confirm quality and accuracy of client deliverables.
- Assist in identifying and resolving complex compliance issues, making recommendations to colleagues and plan sponsors to bring plans into compliance when necessary.
- Maintain an expert-level understanding of retirement plan legislation, including ERISA and IRS regulations, and stay current on new developments.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant industry certifications, such as Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA), Qualified Plan Consultant (QKC), or Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA).
- Minimum five years of experience in defined contribution plan administration with significant experience in compliance testing and extensive knowledge of ERISA and Internal Revenue Code regulations as they apply to qualified plans.
- Hands-on experience with retirement plan recordkeeping systems (e.g. Relius and/or Ft William) preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure the highest level of accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle complex plan issues