DC Plan Administrator

Position: DC Plan AdministratorClassification: ExemptAnticipated Starting Compensation: Up to $90,000 contingent on experienceLocation: Remote with hybrid options availableReason Open: GrowthContact: sminor@networks-connect.comABOUT OUR CLIENTOur client is a second-generation family-run independent TPA firm with over 50 years of experience in qualified retirement plan administration. With 11 employees including four fully remote staff members the firm operates with a collaborative and technically rigorous culture. The President has been involved on a full-time basis since 2003 and most employees have been with the firm for 25 or more years. The firm holds weekly video calls to encourage team collaboration and prides itself on a philosophy of going beyond software output to truly understand and analyze the plans it administers. This is a firm where technical depth and long-term commitment are both expected and rewarded.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Our client is seeking an experienced DC Plan Administrator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an environment that values genuine plan understanding over mechanical processing. This is a full A to Z soup to nuts defined contribution administration role with an initial caseload of 80 to 100 plans, evaluated and adjusted after the first year. The administrator serves as the primary point of contact for an assigned book of plan sponsor clients, financial advisors, and CPAs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and scrub census data and determine and confirm participant eligibilityCalculate employer contributions and top-heavy minimum contributions in accordance with plan provisionsPerform compliance testing including ADP/ACP testing, 401(a)(4) nondiscrimination testing, 410(b) coverage testing, and top-heavy testing across all employer contribution allocation methods including simple, permitted disparity, cross-testing, and new comparabilityReconcile plan assets and prepare annual trust accountingPrepare and file Form 5500 and all related schedulesPrepare annual plan valuations including benefit statements and participant account reportingProcess loan and distribution paperwork in accordance with plan documents and IRC requirementsMaintain regular professional communication with plan sponsors, accountants, and financial advisorsManage an initial caseload of 80 to 100 DC plans with evaluation and adjustment after the first yearREQUIRED EXPERIENCEMinimum 2 years of A to Z soup to nuts defined contribution plan administration experienceBachelor's degree preferred — Math, Actuarial Science, Accounting, or Finance preferredProficiency in all employer contribution allocation methods including simple, permitted disparity, cross-testing, and new comparabilityStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality in all work productExcellent written and verbal communication skills with plan sponsors, accountants, and financial advisorsAbility to thrive in a team environment and contribute positively to a collaborative cultureProficiency in Microsoft ExcelAbility to work independently and manage a large caseload with minimal supervisionPREFERRED EXPERIENCEASC experience strongly preferred (not required); this is the firm's primary administration platformASPPA designations or active pursuit of designation QKA, QPA, or CPC a meaningful plusExperience managing a caseload of 80 or more plansExperience with plan document review and interpretationExperience with plan amendments, restatements, and EPCRS correctionsWHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERSAnticipated starting compensation of up to $90,000 contingent on experienceRemote work environment with hybrid options availableCollaborative and technically focused team culture with weekly video collaborationFirm that values long-term commitment most employees have 25 or more years of tenureAn environment that invests in genuine technical expertise and professional developmentOpportunity to be part of a respected second-generation independent TPA with over 50 years in the industryComprehensive benefits packageTo Apply: Please submit your resume and compensation expectations to sminor@networks-connect.comPresented by Networks Connect |Recruiting Manager: Shawn Minor| 317-680-9485