Trust Associate

3 weeks ago


Fargo, United States Ascensus Full time

Section 1: Position Summary

Responsible for the administration of qualified retirement plan and IRA accounts; provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients; process requested account transactions focusing on accuracy and SLA's; and ensure that applicable compliance requirements are met and policies and procedures are followed.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Timely and accurately process contributions and distributions
  • Review transactions to confirm documentation is complete and the transaction complies with applicable policies
  • Effectively perform all aspects of IRA administration
  • Provide phone/email/in person contact with clients, advisors, referrals, banks, investment firms
  • Resolve internal and external client issues by responding professionally to all correspondence within communicated and departmental SLA's
  • Provide management reporting as required.
  • Perform end of month/quarter tasks and reports
  • Research and resolve discrepancies in documents and transactions
  • Research asset documentation
  • Establish and terminate Automatic Rollover IRAs and handle participant and TPA calls
  • Resolve internal and external client issues by responding professionally to all correspondence within communicated and departmental standard timeframes.
  • Participate in audit or quality control activities
  • Establish and terminate Automatic Rollover IRAs and handle participant and TPA calls
  • May process/review 1099R/5498 tax reporting including corrective reporting and electronic filing of  reports to IRS
  • Open/Process incoming overnight packages
  • Assist with opening and closing of client accounts
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
  • Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision  

  • N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

  • College level accounting classes and/or experience in financial services industry
  • Prior participation in industry specific education or certification courses
  •  Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and oral, with wide range of outside contacts in a professional manner
  • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Self directed with ability to take initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Work closely with others in a team setting
  • Strong math skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to proof
  • Software Skills: Access, MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, & Outlook), LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat
  •  Promote a positive and professional working environment
  •  Knowledge of IRA administration and all types of qualified contributions to Traditional and Roth IRA Plans
  • General understanding of individual and qualified retirement plan distributions and related tax consequences
  • Knowledge of effective research methods including the Internet, eResource, and other IRA systems.
  • Knowledge of IRS regulations, penalties, withholding, and reporting requirements

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