Pension Administrator

Job Description

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Finance Department as the Pension Administrator. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!

Central Territory Headquarters LI

 

Job Objective:

The Pension Administrator is the primary individual to process and research pension items between individuals or Territorial Headquarters (THQ)/Divisional Headquarters (DHQ)/Adult Rehabilitation Center Command (ARCC). This individual will have direct contact with our third-party pension provider regarding pension issues, with terminated/retired employees regarding pension issues. This individual will oversee daily pension issues, prepare, submit and reconcile pension journals, serve as primary backup person to the Payroll Administrator and will be responsible for weekly payroll duties as assigned.

 

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare quarterly pension filing
• Prepare and reconcile quarterly pension journals
• File appropriate pension reports with Third-Party Pension Administrator and send out quarterly pension reports to the commands
• Oversee daily pension issues
• Process all pension Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) issues
• Process pension plan invoices
• Assist the accountants with the periodic reconciliation of the pension G/L accounts
• Calculate/verify past contributions and compound interest
• Liaison with current and former employees regarding pension issues
• Direct contact with Third-Party Pension Administrator regarding pension issues
• Direct contact with terminated/retired employees regarding pension issues
• Maintain pension files and scan historical pension files
• Oversee USC THQ Pension Mailbox
• Backup Payroll Administrator
• Review/validate payroll entries before transmission
• Primary payroll transmission on at least 6 Officer/Employee payroll and 1 Retired Officer Payroll per year
• Assist with processing quarterly Officer tax grant payments and annual taxable expenses
• Assist in maintaining the timekeeping payroll system
• Maintain and apply current pension, payroll & payroll tax standards
• Assist in the mailroom according to the rotation schedule 

Education & Certification:          

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associate degree in Business preferred

 

Experience:    

Minimum of 3 years previous payroll processing preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties.

 

Skills:

Ability to speak, read, and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job.

 

Intermediate Excel Skills.    

 

Physical Requirements Include:  Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.  Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds. Requires bending, squatting and walking. May standing for extended periods.

 

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment.  Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work and travel.

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.  

  

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2166.

 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.