We are looking for a skilled Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. This position offers an excellent opportunity within the non-profit sector and is structured as a Contract to permanent employment role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in pension plan administration, financial reconciliation, and member account management, ensuring compliance with plan regulations and providing exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Allocate premium payments to members' retirement accounts and investigate discrepancies between employer payments and employee premiums.<br>• Process new retirement applications, compensation adjustments, rollovers, terminations, and respond to employer inquiries regarding payment histories and related information.<br>• Conduct audits and analyses to confirm retirement plans comply with eligibility and provisions.<br>• Resolve account discrepancies by making necessary adjustments and reconciling unallocated employer payments.<br>• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to support the onboarding of new employers.<br>• Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, transferring funds to suspense accounts when necessary.<br>• Reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions and assist with invoice preparation and handling.<br>• Work closely with record keepers and external vendors to ensure accurate processing.<br>• Serve as a backup for team members and contribute to team tasks as needed.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of two years of experience in pension plan administration and employee benefits processing.<br>• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.<br>• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Dependable, punctual, and capable of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; familiarity with Lotus Notes and Ariel systems preferred.<br>• Experience in financial reconciliation and account management within non-profit or religious organizations is a plus.<br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with accuracy.

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