Retirement Plans ERISA Compliance, Sr. Specialist

Pay range: USD $62,500.00 - $92,900.00 / Year

Your opportunity

Schwab Retirement Plan Services provides third party recordkeeping and retirement plan administration to midsized and large employers nationwide. Schwab believes that the provider matters, and we are committed to the financial fitness of all participants and clients. We assist plan sponsors to ensure that the plans are operated in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, following the IRS and DOL regulations and the plan provisions.

What you are good at:

• Preparing ADP/ACP testing, Top Heavy testing, Coverage testing, 401(a)(4) Nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500s within the statutory timelines established by the code.
• Performing testing and function as a primary liaison with ERISA Consulting, external clients, and Relationship Management for more complex ERISA Compliance testing issues
• Assisting clients with preparation of allocations of employer contributions and specialized testing.
• Partnering closely with the Relationship Management and other teams to assist with higher level client issues and to assist with external auditor requests.
• Serving as direct contact with plan sponsors and their external auditors to add value and retain clients.
• Serving as a resource for less experienced staff and complete peer review of assigned work.
• Taking on additional project leadership responsibilities.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• 3-7 years in the qualified retirement plan industry, with significant direct experience in providing ERISA Compliance testing and reporting services.
• Thorough knowledge of the IRS & DOL Code and Regulations, and experience with complex non-discrimination testing, including 401(a)(4), 410(b), and 414(s).
• Excellent problem solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, high comfort level with Microsoft Excel, and ability to meet stringent deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Math, or Finance.
• ASPPA QKA, QPA or CPC Designation
• Experience with ASC testing software and FT Williams Form 5500 system.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX

Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-114857

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-03T19:18:12