Utah Retirement Systems provides retirement benefits for more than 250,000 Utah public employees, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and others who serve their communities. URS administers eight pension systems and four retirement savings plans, providing financial security and peace of mind for thousands of Utah families. URS is a dynamic, complex enterprise that requires collaboration from talented employees across a diverse range of fields. We take pride in maintaining a positive team environment and excellent work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits far exceed what most modern employers offer.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of coordination, production, and problem-solving activities related to defined benefit and defined contribution reports, files, and accounts. Uses technical, analytical, and communication skills to maintain accurate account information and to promote standard reporting practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Education and Experience
High School diploma plus four (4) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, financial industry customer service, communication or related field; or similar progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:
Required technical skills include knowledge and ability of:
- Computer operations and data control functions.
- Microsoft Office Suite, including moderate knowledge of Excel to use, create, and balance spreadsheets and templates.
- Understanding URS business system functions.
Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Calculate installment loan payments, payments of incorrect rates, incorrect retirement contributions, and post-retired amortization rates.
- Generally accepted accounting principles.
Must possess excellent communication skills:
- Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Present information and respond to questions from members and employer groups.
- Working knowledge of organizational communication.
- Business and technical writing.
- Customer service and communication techniques.
Other required knowledge and skills:
- Problem solving skills.
- Utilize methods and standards for project control.
- Documentation procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Understand retirement system processes related to various retirement programs (both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans), i.e. fire, public safety, schools, judges, public employee; eligibility qualifications for retirement system enrollment as outlined in Utah Code Title 49.
Must have the ability to:
- Read, analyze, and interpret complicated insurance policy materials.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Prioritize work.
- Perform within deadlines.
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Promote a team atmosphere.
- Multi-task by handling a variety of duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Follow through with assignments.
- Deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of URS.
Work Environment
Incumbent performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities which do not generally involve muscular strain, but do require activities related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required to perform essential functions.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Four years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, financial industry customer service, communication, or a related field, or equivalent progressively responsible experience
- Knowledge of computer operations and data control functions
- Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Understanding of business system functions
- Working knowledge of mathematical calculations, accounting principles, rates, ratios, percentages, and installment payments
- Excellent written, verbal, business, and technical communication skills
- Problem-solving, documentation, prioritization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret complicated insurance policy materials
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines
- Understanding of defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans and related eligibility requirements
- Judgment, high integrity, confidentiality, and values consistent with the organization
What We Do
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) is an independent component unit of the State of Utah that administers retirement and defined-contribution benefits for state, local-government, and public-education employees. Its Retirement Office manages pension and retirement savings plans, while its PEHP division provides medical, dental, life, and other employee benefits. URS oversees multiple defined-benefit pension systems and defined-contribution plans for Utah public employees.
