Plan Consultant TPA Services
Syracuse, NY 
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Job Description
Overview

BPAS is a national provider of retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and collective investment trusts. We support 4,200 retirement plans, $110 billion in trust assets, $1.3 trillion in fund administration, and more than 510,000 participants. With our breadth of services, depth of creative talent, and financial resources, we are well-positioned to help our clients solve all their benefit plan challenges without the need to engage multiple providers. One company. One call.


Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for overseeing the workflow of group of plans assigned; communicating with clients; preparation of 5500 and ERISA reports and conducting compliance testing for plans assigned; maintaining proficiency in regulatory developments.

Essential Duties:

  • Collect and edit census data from clients via electronic media
  • Prepare year-end asset review and reconciliation on plan's assets
  • Perform contribution calculations for clients
  • Perform plan specific testing (ADP/ACP; Top Heavy; New Comparability, etc.)
  • Determine eligibility and update accounts for employees of client
  • Update vesting on daily val platform where applicable
  • Prepare and assist client in the filing of yearly tax return for Plan (5500, 5330, etc.)
  • Provide client with annual or quarterly valuation report and employee statements
  • Provide Distribution Coordinator pertinent information regarding distributions from plan (including loans, hardships, and RMD's)
  • Consult with client in regards to plan design (make recommendations for changes, etc.)
  • Consult with client on any questions or concerns (daily phone calls, emails, etc.)
  • Provide Plan's broker/agent information for regularly scheduled Annual Plan Review meetings
  • Provide eResources necessary information in regards to plan amendments and annual employee notices
  • Peer review of other Plan Consultant's annual administration reports and testing
  • Maintain workflow database at least weekly

Ancillary Duties:

As an integral member of the organization, this position is also responsible to provide assistance wherever necessary to help the department and the Company in achieving their goals.


Qualifications

  • Education/

    Training:

    B.S. Degree in Business or related field, ASPPA designations such as QKA, QPA, or CPC, or commitment to obtain the designation

    Competencies:

    • Well-developed written and oral communication skills
    • Proficient mathematics skills
    • Relate to co-workers and customers with respect, providing clear and detailed information
    • Display an intermediate level competency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as personal computer skills

    Experience:

    Minimum five years of experience in Pension Plan Administration and Retirement Industry


Community Bank System, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer who fully embraces diversity - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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