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Retirement Plan Operations Specialist

Guidant Financial helps individuals secure small business funding to start, buy, or grow a business through innovative solutions like Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) and SBA loans.

Guidant Financial

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 46k-48k USD

United States only

This is a fantastic opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home! We are excited to offer a fully remote position with a reputable and thriving company. Currently, we are recruiting in select states across the US: AZ, FL, GA, ID, KS, LA, MI, MN, NC, NE, TX, UT, VA, MO.

The wage for this position is $23 per hour, equivalent to an annual salary of $47,840.

Does the thought of helping entrepreneurs across the country realize their dreams of building their own company excite you?

For the last 21 years Guidant Financial has been on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and increase the number of people who succeed in small business. Join our team and be part of the impact by delivering innovative funding solutions and building cutting-edge technology. To date, we have put $5 billion of funding to use, helping launch over 20,000 businesses and creating nearly 100,000 jobs for the economy. We want you to feel as empowered as the entrepreneurs we serve, making a meaningful impact on their success and your own career.

Our Values
Adaptability: Embracing change is your superpower. You are always ready to seize opportunities to adapt and inspire others along the way.

Connection: Building meaningful connections is at the core of what you do. Elevating others is your way of growing and empowering yourself.

Excellence: You thrive outside of your comfort zone, constantly seeking ways to improve. Your unquenchable curiosity fuels your drive to make things better.

Role Summary

As a Retirement Plan Specialist at Guidant Financial you will take the first step down the path of learning the full process of what it takes to administer, test and report on 401(k) plans. Through accelerated learning, in-depth training and practical experience, you will quickly grow from document review to administering basic plans. You’ll review documents submitted by our clients, proactively keep clients updated on progress and help clients understand the year-end reporting documents necessary to complete government filings, including the annual 5500 return.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Work with clients to obtain necessary information to prepare the annual reporting
  • Review documents submitted by clients for completeness and accuracy
  • Reconcile plans with only rollovers and plan stock using Excel and administration software
  • Utilize administration software to complete 401(k) testing and reporting
  • Make outgoing reminder calls and send emails to clients during the plan year reporting process
  • Prepare required 401(k) plan government filings, including the IRS Form 5500, using filing software
  • Educate clients regarding the administration of their 401(k) plan and 401(k) plan documents

Extra Tasks

  • Share knowledge and explain complex topics simply
  • Training on concepts for a Retirement Plan Administrator I
  • Performs other duties as required

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving
  • Skills in customer service, organization, and collaboration
  • Adequate math and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, finance, etc.) or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of 401(K) plan structure, ROBS, and IRS/DOL Regulations is preferred
  • Ability to work in an autonomous environment where you can be a self-directed worker
  • Ability to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging by empowering all our employees to speak up, ask questions, and been seen.

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass a background check
  • Must meet work from home requirements to qualify
  • Complete continuing education based upon current certifications

For this position, we require you to meet minimum work from home requirements to ensure you can effectively carry out your responsibilities in a remote work from home (WFH) environment. These requirements consist of:

  • A designated workspace (such as a home office) where you can concentrate and be productive.
  • Reliable high-speed internet to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Our People are Vital to Our Success: Join a team of intelligent, imaginative, and highly motivated individuals.
  • Growing Together: Constantly expand your knowledge with ongoing training, career development opportunities, and supportive leaders. Over the past three years, more than 20% of our organization has been promoted into new and exciting roles!
  • Wellness at its Best: Enjoy top-notch benefits and perks, including comprehensive health coverage (with a free premium option), competitive salary, paid parental leave, and a generous 401k match. Take advantage of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off plus 11 Paid Holidays to truly disconnect.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Work comfortably from your home office. We believe in giving you the freedom to structure your work while providing all the necessary equipment.
  • An Amazing Culture: Experience Guidant's award-winning culture, where you can connect with senior leaders over coffee or be part of our company sporting events.
  • Empowering Equity and Inclusion: Join an inclusive work environment that values employee voices, encourages active participation, and provides unwavering support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home! We are excited to offer a fully remote position with a reputable and thriving company. Currently, we are recruiting in select states across the US: AZ, FL, GA, ID, KS, LA, MI, MN, NC, NE, TX, UT, VA, MO

The wage for this position is $23 per hour, equivalent to an annual salary of $47,840

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Guidant Financial understands that securing funding can be a significant hurdle for aspiring and current small business owners. That's why we take an educational and transparent approach to small business and franchise financing. Our customers face the challenge of navigating complex financing options, and our team of financing experts is dedicated to helping them understand their choices and develop personalized solutions tailored to their business's specific needs. We are in the business of empowering entrepreneurs. Since our founding in 2003 by David Nilssen and Jeremy Ames, with just $10,000 and a laptop, our mission has been to help individuals realize their dreams of small business ownership. We recognized that many potential business owners have valuable retirement funds but are unsure how to leverage them to start or buy a business.

Our customers benefit from our industry-leading expertise in innovative small business funding, particularly Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS). This allows entrepreneurs to use their eligible retirement funds to invest in a business without incurring tax penalties or taking on debt. We structure more ROBS arrangements each year than any other provider and maintain a spotless IRS track record. Beyond ROBS, we offer a comprehensive suite of funding solutions, including SBA loans, unsecured loans, portfolio loans, and equipment leasing. We've assisted over 30,000 entrepreneurs and facilitated over $4 billion in funding across all 50 states. Our commitment extends beyond just funding; we also provide business services like payroll, bookkeeping, tax support, and 401(k) administration to support small business owners throughout their journey. We strive to empower our employees just as we empower the entrepreneurs we serve, fostering a culture of excellence, adaptability, and connection. Our ultimate vision is to 'increase the number of people who succeed in small business,' and we work diligently with our clients, partners, and employees to make this a reality.

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Paid Parental Leave

Paid leave for new parents.

Fully Remote

Option to work fully remotely.

Life Insurance

Company provided life insurance.

Generous 401(k) Matching Program

Generous 401(k) matching program.

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