Senior Retirement Plans Audit Support Specialist

Senior Retirement Plans Audit Support Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Retirement Plans Audit Support Specialist to join the team in Mesa, AZ or Seattle, WA. 

Join our team where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our retirement plans! In this dynamic position, you will provide comprehensive research and responses to both internal and external auditors, supporting various audit processes related to our retirement programs.

Collaboration is key as you work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain the accuracy of pension administration. We’re looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of retirement plan regulations and audit processes. Be part of a team that safeguards the future of our employees while making a meaningful impact on our organization!

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive research and timely responses to external auditors during the Annual Return/Report (Form 5500) audit process, including census data and participant benefit audits

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and responses for various audits, including those conducted by defense contract audit agencies, corporate audits, and monthly pension administration audits

• Assist both internal and external auditors with the annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit processes, focusing on critical areas such as benefit payment, valuation, eligibility, and funding audits

• Support the monthly reconciliation and reporting processes for non-qualified defined benefit plans, ensuring compliance with governmental audit requirements

• Engage in quality council initiatives aimed at addressing nonconformance issues that adversely affect participants or processes, employing defined methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in defined contribution plan administration or a similar role

• 5+ years of experience with supporting regulatory compliance processes/audits (e.g. SOX, DFARS, etc.)

• 5+ years of experience with Financial Data Analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

• Financial certifications (e.g., CEBS, CPA, or similar)

• 3+ years performing or providing research and support for internal and government (Form 5500) audit processes

• 3+ years of experience in benefits and compensation operations, specifically in retirement plan administration or audit support

• Experience with audit management software

• Experience researching and problem-solving

• Experience communicating skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $102,000 – $147,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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