Senior Past Service Data Examiner

Internal applicants must apply by 7/21/2026 SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing accurate and timely senior examiner level support to: (1) Process and approve Past Service applications, including the most complex applications (2) Process, audit, and approve payments crediting contributions and service to members’ accounts (3) Process/respond to member, employer, and Illinois reciprocal systems inquiries concerning service, contributions, and eligibility. This position is responsible for preparing and auditing the accuracy of the service costs and payment posting, which requires knowledge of various cost calculations and formulas. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Along with the Past Service Data Examiners: Process and approve all types of Past Service applications. Process, audit, and approve payments crediting contributions and service to members’ accounts. Process/respond to member, employer, and Illinois reciprocal systems inquiries concerning service, contributions, and eligibility. Process/audit/approve specific and miscellaneous member and employer adjustments. Adjustments include but are not limited to: Corrections to member accounts which relate to service, earnings and contributions, employer reserve adjustments, transfers in between retirement systems, and special adjustments due to legislative changes. This duty is performed as needed. Make process improvements to streamline the Purchase of Services (POS) functions. Conduct internal research and review all application types, payments, support documents, member and employer records to determine eligibility for service using mainframe and PC programs. Provide expert support to the Past Service team and assist the team with resolution of all system pends to ensure consistency in the Unit. Must also be able to answer questions about past service applications processing and interpretation of past service policies. Research complex problems to provide recommendations and explanations to the team. Participate in Fund technology projects and in system testing, as assigned. Daily processing and auditing duties could include, but are not limited to: Analysis – Both current and past member records must be reviewed and analyzed to determine a member’s eligibility for a specific type of past service credit. Knowledge of service application types, past and present IMRF policies, legal rulings and procedures, and requirements of the Illinois Pension Code statutes as they relate to all areas of IMRF. Must analyze payment records to resolve problems, track payment histories, credit ledger contributions/service for the member and employer accounts. Research – Knowledge of the various resources, and ability to determine which of these resources should be used to locate diverse types of information. Resources include – IMRF Pension Administration System (Horizon), Imaging system, microfiche, microfilm, employer paper files, board minutes, Illinois Pension Code, IMRF Legal Interpretations, Authorized Agent's Manual, and external documentation. Research Information – Member employment records, payroll records, employer resolutions, payment information, social security records, Illinois state statutes, IMRF policies and procedures. Data Organization – Enter applications and member information into Horizon. Information includes, but is not limited to: personal member information, earnings records, coverage periods, interest dates, cost factors/variances, and comments. Maintain, track, and organize workload individually and as a team. Communications –Responsible for responding to member, employer, Illinois reciprocal and out-of state retirement system inquiries. Computer-generated and manually written correspondence, in addition to daily oral communication, is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. An individual must have strong people and communication skills to provide excellent, high-quality service to the staff and the members. An individual must also be approachable, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work within a team environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school with a concentration in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, (B.A is a plus) Two years’ experience and/or training in an analytical field Equivalent combination of education and experience Two-Year minimum IMRF experience working with Past Service applications, including analytical experience with Horizon screens and information. Other Requirements: Must have excellent prioritization skills. Must have extensive oral and written communication skills. Must have understanding of accounting principles to process, audit and approve journal entries and tax laws as they apply to rollover situations. SALARY AND BENEFITS The expected annual salary range for this role is $58,881-$64,769. Please note the salary information is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The range listed is just one component of IMRF's total compensation package for employees. Other factors include the following benefits: Pension, death, and disability benefits as a member of IMRF Generous insurance benefits, including medical and dental 35-hour base work week, Monday-Friday. Ability to work one day remote, per week, after 1 year of hire. Paid vacation, paid sick, 12-13 paid holidays and 2 personal days Tuition reimbursement Business casual attire #J-18808-Ljbffr RPMGlobal