We are looking for a Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York, for a Contract to permanent position. In this role, you will focus on managing pension accounts, ensuring compliance with retirement plan provisions, and processing contributions with accuracy and attention to detail. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment and has experience in employee benefits or pension plan administration. Responsibilities: • Accurately allocate retirement premium payments to member accounts and investigate discrepancies in employer contributions. • Process new enrollment applications, compensation updates, rollovers, terminations, and provide historical payment information to employers. • Conduct audits and analyses to ensure retirement plans meet eligibility and compliance standards. • Adjust accounts to resolve past discrepancies and reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions. • Review unallocated employer payments and invoices to identify and address mismatches. • Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to onboard new employers and address compliance needs. • Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, reallocating funds to suspense accounts as necessary. • Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly invoices and maintain communication with record keepers and vendors. • Provide backup support for team members and handle other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field. • Minimum of two years’ experience in employee benefits processing or pension plan administration. • Strong analytical skills with proven ability to identify and solve complex issues. • Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Solid interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. • High level of dependability, punctuality, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; familiarity with Ariel system and Lotus Notes is a plus. • Experience in religious or nonprofit organizations is preferred but not required.

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New York, NY
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
24.00 - 29.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York, for a Contract to permanent position. In this role, you will focus on managing pension accounts, ensuring compliance with retirement plan provisions, and processing contributions with accuracy and attention to detail. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment and has experience in employee benefits or pension plan administration. Responsibilities: • Accurately allocate retirement premium payments to member accounts and investigate discrepancies in employer contributions. • Process new enrollment applications, compensation updates, rollovers, terminations, and provide historical payment information to employers. • Conduct audits and analyses to ensure retirement plans meet eligibility and compliance standards. • Adjust accounts to resolve past discrepancies and reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions. • Review unallocated employer payments and invoices to identify and address mismatches. • Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to onboard new employers and address compliance needs. • Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, reallocating funds to suspense accounts as necessary. • Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly invoices and maintain communication with record keepers and vendors. • Provide backup support for team members and handle other duties as assigned.
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