Compliance Specialist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Compliance Specialist

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full time
  • Opening on: May 29 2026
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JOB SUMMARY:   Performs compliance testing for defined contribution plans.  Verifies the accuracy of plan census data and identifies contributions to be tested for plan year.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Prepares non-discrimination tests, top heavy tests, coverage tests, 415 annual addition tests with assistance of a Sr. Compliance Analyst.  May also perform contribution calculations.
  • Reviews legal plan documents, employee census data, and determines participant eligibility. 
  • Reconciles all financial activity then prepares government forms and associated schedules for assigned plans in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Processes plan participant distributions, loans, disbursement requests, and assists with special projects as needed
  • Performs other duties, as assigned, that are related to the essential operation of the department.    
  • Consistently meets and/or exceeds performance expectations with the ability to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
  • Focuses on learning in everyday activities and events
  • Collaborates with and openly shares knowledge with colleagues
  • Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Management Responsibilities (None)

Required Education, Experience and Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts utilizing spreadsheet and accounting database software programs.
  • Strong MS Office skills to include Excel.

Preferred (but not required) education or skills for this role are

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or industry experience.
  • ASC experience preferred

Competencies

  • Independent
  • Diplomatic
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Resourceful
  • Team Player
  • Utilizes Sound Judgment
  • Results Driven
  • Exhibits Personal Credibility
  • Written and Oral Communication

TRAVEL: Up to 5%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying. No associate is permitted to work at a location outside the United States for any length of time, except for approved business travel on a limited basis. Exempt Associates traveling outside the United States on personal travel or while on PTO may work on a limited basis (e.g., occasionally checking and responding to business-critical emails or dialing into business-critical meetings) from their personal devices but not from a company-provided computer.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Status”).

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