NQ Reconciliation Specialist

Newport, an Ascensus company, helps employers offer their associates a more secure financial future throughretirement plans,insuranceandconsulting services. Newport offers comprehensive plan solutions and consulting expertise to plan sponsors and the advisors who serve them. As a provider and partner, Newport is independent, experienced, and responsive. Job Summary Working closely with internal and external resources, the Reconciliation Specialist performs functions to support Non-Qualified Plan Asset and Liability Management for clients by ensuring financial data integrity of cases and recommending appropriate financial adjustments to Trust accounts and/or plan liabilities. Processes participant payments out of the plan trust. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Works with trust/trading platform and internal resources to ensure the plan assets are hedged to the plan liabilities. Performs quality assurance reviews, daily cash and unit reconciliation Reconciles cash positions with incoming deposits and pending trades. Understands general trading functions and the different security types. Compares system output from multiple systems, reconciles, recommends trades, and communicates status of assets and records. Identifies and researches discrepancies and takes appropriate action to resolve. Identifies, analyzes, and assists in executing improvements for any daily administrative processes and procedures. Assists in the development of additional financial controls and identification of preventative measures. Manages outgoing payments and tax documentation for plan participants. Assists in the Trust setup process to ensure required paperwork is complete and accurate. Analyzes data, reconciles participant records and trust accounts, and resolves asset and data transfer issues. Effectively interacts with vendors, the team, and other areas of the firm. Works in a fast-paced, demanding environment under tight deadlines. Ensures final work products are of high quality, provided in a timely fashion and adhere to internal guidelines, plan descriptions, and sample calculations. Focuses on learning in everyday activities and events Collaborates with and openly shares knowledge with colleagues Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance Required Education, Experience and Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Two years’ experience in financial service industry with knowledge and experience in trust setup, reconciliation, and asset transfer. Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word. Preferred (but not required) education or skills for this role Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university. Competencies Customer Oriented Detail Oriented Verbal and Written Communication Skills Independent Personable Planning And Organizing Resourceful Team Player Thoroughness Time Management Accuracy Self-Starter TRAVEL: Up to 5%.

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