Compliance Specialist III

EPIC Retirement Plan Services

Compliance Specialist III preparing retirement-plan compliance tests and government filings for EPIC Retirement Plan Services. Reviewing complex plans, mentoring colleagues, and resolving regulatory issues.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeFlorida, Illinois, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,654 - $96,282 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance testing and regulatory reporting for retirement plans, including proficiency in preparing and reviewing Form 5500 and related documents. Possesses strong analytical skills to interpret eligibility requirements and perform complex calculations related to retirement plan contributions and allocations.

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ASPPA Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)Compliance TestingForm 5500 PreparationAdvanced Math SkillsMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Compliance TestingForm 5500 PreparationADP/ACP Nondiscrimination TestingRetirement Plan Eligibility ReviewCalculating Contributions and AllocationsAsset ReconciliationQDRO AllocationsRegulatory Form ReviewPreparing Plan DocumentsResearching Testing Issues

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoring Team MembersCollaborationIndependent WorkReport Writing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

ASPPA Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)

Industry Keywords

Retirement PlansComplianceRegulatory ReportingPlan EligibilityForfeiture Allocations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare increasingly complex compliance tests and year-end packages
Review plan eligibility requirements and determine eligible participants
Review plan allocation conditions and calculate requested contributions and forfeiture allocations
Perform ADP/ACP nondiscrimination, 415 annual additions, 416 Top Heavy, and 410(b) coverage tests
Conduct self and peer reviews as needed
Prepare, review, and publish Form 5500, Form 5330, Form 8955-SSA, and other regulatory forms
Reconcile and prepare Form 5500 and applicable schedules for large filer plans
Assist Plan Consultants with auditor questions
Maintain knowledge of moderate-complexity retirement plans and develop knowledge of more complex plans
Research and resolve testing and Form 5500 issues and questions
Collaborate with other departments as needed
Assist and mentor team members with complex issues and questions
Work with Managers to develop processes and implement best practices
Prepare asset reconciliations and research differences
Prepare outside asset and balance-forward earnings allocations and participant validations
Prepare plan documents, including restatements, amendments, SPDs, SMMs, and notices
Assist with QDRO allocations and corrective earnings calculations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree and 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
ASPPA Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation required
Ability to read and interpret retirement adoption agreements, program manuals, and government instructions and guidance
Ability to write reports and emails/correspondence
Ability to work effectively with employees across the company
Advanced math skills, including fractions, percentages, and ratios
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
Ability to remain stationary 75% of the time or greater
Ability to move objects up to 10 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

At least 22 days paid time off annually, prorated in the year of hire
Six weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Comprehensive medical coverage
Employer HSA contributions for High Deductible Health Plan participants
Dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Option to purchase additional long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Option to purchase supplemental life insurance
Voluntary hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage
401(k) plan with employer matching
Optional Roth 401(k)
Pension plan
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance
Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance
Wellness initiatives
Flexible work arrangements
Performance-based incentives
Career development programs and tools
Volunteer service and charitable partnerships