DC Plan Administrator

DC PLAN ADMINISTRATOR (Remote)

Our Client |Established Second-Generation Independent TPA Firm

Remote | Exempt| Anticipated Starting Compensation Up To $90,000

Position: DC Plan Administrator

Classification: Exempt

Anticipated Starting Compensation: Up to $90,000 contingent on experience

Location: Remote with hybrid options available

Reason Open: Growth

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ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a second-generation family-run independent TPA firm with over 50 years of experience in qualified retirement plan administration. With 11 employees including four fully remote staff members the firm operates with a collaborative and technically rigorous culture. The President has been involved on a full-time basis since 2003 and most employees have been with the firm for 25 or more years. The firm holds weekly video calls to encourage team collaboration and prides itself on a philosophy of going beyond software output to truly understand and analyze the plans it administers. This is a firm where technical depth and long-term commitment are both expected and rewarded.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced DC Plan Administrator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an environment that values genuine plan understanding over mechanical processing. This is a full A to Z soup to nuts defined contribution administration role with an initial caseload of 80 to 100 plans, evaluated and adjusted after the first year. The administrator serves as the primary point of contact for an assigned book of plan sponsor clients, financial advisors, and CPAs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and scrub census data and determine and confirm participant eligibility
• Calculate employer contributions and top-heavy minimum contributions in accordance with plan provisions
• Perform compliance testing including ADP/ACP testing, 401(a)(4) nondiscrimination testing, 410(b) coverage testing, and top-heavy testing across all employer contribution allocation methods including simple, permitted disparity, cross-testing, and new comparability
• Reconcile plan assets and prepare annual trust accounting
• Prepare and file Form 5500 and all related schedules
• Prepare annual plan valuations including benefit statements and participant account reporting
• Process loan and distribution paperwork in accordance with plan documents and IRC requirements
• Maintain regular professional communication with plan sponsors, accountants, and financial advisors
• Manage an initial caseload of 80 to 100 DC plans with evaluation and adjustment after the first year

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of A to Z soup to nuts defined contribution plan administration experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred — Math, Actuarial Science, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• Proficiency in all employer contribution allocation methods including simple, permitted disparity, cross-testing, and new comparability
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality in all work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with plan sponsors, accountants, and financial advisors
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and contribute positively to a collaborative culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage a large caseload with minimal supervision

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• ASC experience strongly preferred (not required); this is the firm's primary administration platform
• ASPPA designations or active pursuit of designation QKA, QPA, or CPC a meaningful plus
• Experience managing a caseload of 80 or more plans
• Experience with plan document review and interpretation
• Experience with plan amendments, restatements, and EPCRS corrections

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS

• Anticipated starting compensation of up to $90,000 contingent on experience
• Remote work environment with hybrid options available
• Collaborative and technically focused team culture with weekly video collaboration
• Firm that values long-term commitment most employees have 25 or more years of tenure
• An environment that invests in genuine technical expertise and professional development
• Opportunity to be part of a respected second-generation independent TPA with over 50 years in the industry
• Comprehensive benefits package

To Apply: Please submit your resume and compensation expectations to View email address on click.appcast.io

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