Employee Trust Administrator jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

For 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided accounting, tax and consulting services through our team of innovative thought leaders who are committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus.

Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established regional businesses, not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, proactivity and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.

At Schneider Downs, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion contribute to a better company, better client services and a better world. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves by sharing the wide range of perspectives they represent, thereby fostering an environment where differences are truly valued and celebrated. Fostering this type of environment empowers our colleagues to do their best work and we encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. provides top-tier tax, accounting and business advisory services to public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. As one of the 60 largest public accounting firms in the United States, we offer over 80 unique consulting services to clients in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and surrounding areas.

The Retirement Solutions division of Schneider Downs specializes in providing comprehensive retirement planning services, including plan governance consulting, retirement plan design and implementation, recordkeeping, third-party administration, fiduciary investment advisory services, and participant education. We also offer ESOP consulting, recordkeeping and administration, as well as executive compensation program design and implementation.

Schneider Downs Retirement Solutions (SDRS) third-party administration team provides services for qualified and nonqualified retirement plans. These services typically include design and plan documentation, compliance testing, reporting, distribution services, plan corrections and consulting for retirement plans.

Learn more about our Retirement Solutions practice here: https://vimeo.com/696682670

We are open to individuals working remotely for this opportunity.

As the Third-Party Employee Benefits Administrator, you will…

• Compliance testing for defined contribution plans (ADP Testing, ACP Testing, Top Heavy Testing, Coverage Testing, General Nondiscrimination Testing, etc.)
• Preparation of Forms 5500, 1099-R, 945, 8955-SSA, 5330, and other government forms for defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, and welfare benefit plans
• Preparation of plan documents and amendments
• ESOP administration, including plan document preparation, 409(p) Testing, diversification calculations, and balance-forward accounting
• Trust reconciliation with a variety of plan assets and platform providers
• Technical consulting with respect to plan corrections through EPCRS, DFVCP and VFCP
• Prior experience with defined benefit plans and/or welfare benefits plans would be beneficial

As the Third-Party Employee Benefits Administrator, you will have…

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of three years of third-party administration/qualified retirement plan compliance experience is required
• Extreme attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with internal staff, shareholders and clients
• Ability to define priorities and to handle multiple tasks and projects, with minimal direction
• Ability to work under pressure; maintain problem-solving attitude
• Adaptable; able to change focus quickly

Exceptional candidates will have…

• QKA (Qualified 401(k) Administrator) or QPA (Qualified Pension Administrator) certification via ASPPA (or be willing to obtain) is preferred
• Prior experience with Relius and/or DATAIR is strongly preferred, but not required

At Schneider Downs, we recognize that our culture is our identity. It is the building block of what makes us unique. Even as we grow, we are working hard to retain that same close-knit culture and continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Balance, Respect and Drive.

We strive to provide a work/life balance that fits for each and every one of our employees. We are pleased to present a comprehensive benefits package that makes being employed by Schneider Downs more than just work. Below are some of the benefits we offer.

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental and vision, that begin on day one
• 20 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave, family care leave, and personal days
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• Education assistance program, qualified transportation reimbursement plan, and pet insurance

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

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