Benefits Consultant

ResponsibilitiesThe primary function of this position is to provide administrative and consulting services for small retirement plan clients.

This will include plan design, administration, compliance testing, and Form 5500 preparation.

Interaction with the plan sponsor and the financial advisor is essential.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all aspects of plan consulting and administration for assigned book of defined contribution retirement plans including profit sharing only, Solo(k), 401(k), and 403(b) plans.
•Develop/maintain client relationship for assigned book of business.
•Consult with client regarding plan design.
•Assist in sales & marketing to prospective clients and broker relationships.

•Assist in developing internal administrative and marketing resources to expand relationship with Baker Tilly CPA staff members.
•Preparation of plan documents and amendments for assigned book of business.
•Coordination with Benefits Administrator for workload support.
•Responsible for coordinating all aspects of plan termination.
•Participation in process improvement on operational procedures.
•Assist in client billing.
•Assist in special projects, as needed.Preparation of Health & Welfare plan Form 5500’s.Develop and maintain relationship with brokers for assigned book of business.Review work product prepared by Benefits Administrator.Responsible for plan conversions.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree required5
– 8 years’ previous experience requiredQKA designation required5 plus years specific experience in retirement plan administration/consultingProficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and WordAbility to work independently from a remote environment and incorporate as in integral part of the TeamHighly organized and possess strong analytical skillsKnowledge of Relius administration software is a plusLI-MN1 OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage with critical mass and top-notch talent in major regions of the U.S.

and in many of the world’s leading financial centers
– New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion.Many of Baker Tilly’s roles have the opportunity to work remotely.

Please discuss with your talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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