Pension Plan Consultant at Rea. Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio and Florida, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan. . The . Pension. . Plan Consultant. serves as a resource for matters related to ERISA compliance, plan design and governmental reporting. This person is the single point of contact for employer, financial profession and plan sponsor for their accounts, A Plan Consultant serves as the retirement Plan expert on testing, 5500, loans and distributions and understands plan design and can assist on plan operation and document updates. . Responsibilities. Act as a mentor to Plan Coordinators, collaborating to meet or exceed defined business objectives, firm goals and client obligations, as applicable. . Assist clients in meeting all IRD and Department of Labor deadlines necessary for qualified retirement plan . Assist clients with Service and IRD Plan terminations . Maintain up-to date knowledge of present legislation and proposed legislative changes with regard to ERISA law through self-study and company-sponsored training sessions . Complete/assist with payroll processing as required by the products assigned . Responsible for all aspects of valuation reports, participant statements and annual testing . Review or perform, as needed, the annual testing for plans, including ADP/ACP, Top Heavy, 401(b), 415, 401(a)(4), deductibility, and 402(g) . Work with assigned coordinator(s) to provide compliant and accurate valuation reports, participant statements, trust accounting, annual testing and reporting as applicable . Review distribution paperwork and coordinate processing of distributions with asset holder . Review loan paperwork and coordinate processing of loans with asset holder . Review or prepares Form 5500 and coordinate with plan sponsor to help ensure timely filing . Assist auditors if a plan is subject to an audit . Assist IRD and DOL auditors, if the plan is subject to an IRS or DOL audit . Coordinate with all applicable parties, both internal and external, to ensure accurate conversion process for new clients (including but not limited to actuaries, financial advisors, attorneys) . Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned . Bachelors in Accounting or equivalent required . Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools . Qualified retirement plan credential required (ASPPA) . Team-Oriented . Accounting and asset reconciliation skills . Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Detail-oriented . Excellent problem solving skills . Time Management skills and ability to work independently . Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks . Ability to manage client relationships . Company Location: United States.
Pension Plan Consultant at Rea