Job Description
Join the Illinois State Treasurer's Office as a Pension Plan Specialist in a temporary role offering daily pay. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on public sector finances while gaining unparalleled experience in pension administration. Our dynamic team values precision, compliance, and public service excellence.
Why Apply?
- Daily pay for immediate compensation flexibility
- Direct involvement in multi-billion-dollar pension fund operations
- Exposure to cutting-edge public finance technologies
- Collaborative environment with financial policy experts
Responsibilities
- Manage daily pension contribution processing and distribution calculations
- Ensure compliance with Illinois Pension Code and federal ERISA regulations
- Prepare monthly actuarial reports and financial statements
- Respond to participant inquiries regarding benefits and retirement options
- Conduct pension plan audits and reconciliation of accounts
- Assist in developing retirement education programs for state employees
- Collaborate with investment teams on funding strategy implementation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of pension administration or benefits management experience
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP) and Excel
- Knowledge of IRS 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plan regulations
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment