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ESOP Analyst

Newport

in Remote / MI

Job Summary: Responsible for reviewing plan census information, determining eligibility and performing administration and testing for ESOP plans. 

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Updates all information into recordkeeping system and performs quality control audit.
• Allocates investment gains/losses, employer contributions and forfeitures, and reconciliation of trust assets.
• Prepares and reviews Form 5500 and related schedules.
• Performs compliance testing under code sections 404, 415, 410(b), and 416.
• Communicates test results and recommends solutions to client when specific failures are identified.
• Maintains current awareness and understanding of legislative changes, IRS rulings, and expert opinions related to the processing of retirement plans.
• Researches new issues to determine their impact on plan qualification status
• Consistently meets and/or exceeds performance expectations with the ability to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
• Focuses on learning in everyday activities and events
• Collaborates with and openly shares knowledge with colleagues
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance 

Management Responsibilities (none) 

Required Education, Experience and Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of related experience in the administration of retirement plans
• Related ESOP experience
• Proficient using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe/Foxit
• Advanced knowledge of retirement plan tax laws (ERISA) including Revenue Code sections 404, 415, 410(b), and 416

Preferred (but not required) education or skills for this role are

• ASPPA or CEBS preferred
• Experience in Relius a plus

Competencies

• Independent
• Diplomatic
• Creative Problem Solver
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinker
• Resourceful
• Team Player
• Sound Judgment
• Collaboration
• Results Driven
• Personal Credibility
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Planning
• Time Management
• Written and Oral Communication

TRAVEL: Up to 5%. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newport offers for employment are conditioned upon satisfactory completion of our employment screening process (including, but not limited to, a review of past employment and education records, background investigation, and/or credit check and fingerprints.)

Newport unequivocally rejects racism and discrimination of any kind and fosters an environment of belonging to provide access and opportunity for all.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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