Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.
Section 1: Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting our clients compliance related requirements and requests though independent resolution to achieve client satisfaction. Additionally, support Client Service teams through timely client inquiry resolution and phone support to assist with client resolution and satisfaction.
Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist our clients with their annual IRS reporting requirement, prepare and quality control IRS Large Form 5500.
- Advanced knowledge and issue resolution associated with annual Compliance testing (ADP/ACP, 410(b) 415, 402(g)) 416 as required for clients.
- Perform and quality control advanced client requested calculations which include Profit Sharing integrated, QNEC, QMAC, Match contributions and review of plan document to ensure that provisions have been correctly applied to the calculation.
- Help support the Employer Calculation function with the resolution of production issues associated with the investment of client approved calculations to help ensure timely processing.
- Applying interpretation of adoption agreement to assist with client resolution.
- Support Client Service teams through timely client inquiry resolution and phone support to assist with client resolution and satisfaction.
- Participate in annual Post Mortem meetings that are held in collaboration with other teams throughout the organization to continuously improve the Client Experience.
- As a Compliance Service's subject matter expert, review and update training materials for instructor led courses.
- Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
- Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
Supervision
- N/A
Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements
- A minimum of 2-3 years industry experience in retirement services environment, including compliance testing and 5500 experience.
- Ability to make sound business judgments while effectively balancing client needs and organizational considerations.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
- Consistently demonstrate a strong level of proactive client focus.
- Ability to work with a high level of independence.
- Ability to work within a team structure to ensure common goal of providing exceptional customer service.
- Knowledgeable of ERISA, DOL and IRS regulations, and plan documents (individually designed and prototype).
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Skills Required
- 2-3 years industry experience in retirement services, including compliance testing and Form 5500 experience
- Knowledge of ERISA, DOL and IRS regulations and plan documents (individually designed and prototype)
- Advanced knowledge of annual compliance testing (ADP/ACP, 410(b), 415, 402(g), 416)
- Experience preparing and quality controlling IRS Large Form 5500
- Ability to perform and quality control advanced client requested calculations (Profit Sharing integrated, QNEC, QMAC, Match)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to make sound business judgments balancing client needs and organizational considerations
- Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs
- Ability to work independently and within a team; strong proactive client focus
- Responsible handling and protection of confidential client and company data
Ascensus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ascensus and has not been reviewed or approved by Ascensus.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible and remote options are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience and can help offset base-pay concerns for some roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as broad and modern, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and navigation support programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits stand out through paid parental leave and practical supports like breast-milk shipping for traveling, breastfeeding employees.
Ascensus Insights
What We Do
Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. We’re also one of the savings plan industry’s leading providers of outsourced services. Our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is the largest independent recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.









