Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Junior Pension Plan Specialist and launch your career in public finance! The Oklahoma Department of Human Services seeks motivated entry-level professionals to manage retirement plans for state employees. This role offers comprehensive training in pension administration, compliance, and financial reporting within a stable government environment. Perfect for recent graduates with finance or public administration degrees.
Responsibilities
- Process pension enrollments, contributions, and benefit calculations
- Maintain accurate participant records and retirement account databases
- Assist in quarterly and annual pension plan reporting to state auditors
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding retirement benefits and eligibility
- Collaborate with finance teams on compliance with ERISA and state regulations
- Support annual pension plan audits and reconciliation processes
- Prepare educational materials for new hires on retirement planning options
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Basic knowledge of retirement plans (401k, pensions) or willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for federal employment
- Pass background check and drug screening