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Company / Job Location

Company Name:

Berkshire County Retirement System

Company Web Site

Job Location:
29 Dunham Mall
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Job Specs

Duration: Full-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM

Hours Per Week: 37

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

Pay

Min Pay: $52,000.00

Max Pay: $60,000.00

Pay Unit: Year

Pay Details:
Pay based on education and or experience

Benefits

Major Medical
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays

Benefit Details:
Not Specified

Job Title: Retirement Coordinator

Job Number: 14406853

Status: Open

Post Date: 01/06/2021

Close Date: 02/01/2021

Description

Statement of Duties: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Retirement Coordinator serves all members of the Berkshire County Retirement System and is responsible for providing retirement benefits as defined by MGL Chapter 32.

Reports to: The Executive Director

Responsibilities/Duties: Responsible for account maintenance for active members including new member enrollments, buybacks and transfers. Performs a variety of financial reporting and related accounting functions to ensure compliance and conformance with established policies procedures of the Board and MGL Chapter 32.

Communication/ Analysis:
Communication with members and/or member units to assist in processing or resolving problems
Communicating with members and town treasurers in response to inquiries arising from the issuance of member statements, enrollment of new or reinstated members and beneficiary issues
Performs audits of town, district and authority payroll reports to verify compliance with MGL Chapter 32
Prepare and present retirement seminars, orientations and other membership activities
Develops, maintains and updates the Berkshire County Retirement web page

Account Maintenance:
Establishes new records and maintains new member accounts
Makes data changes and corrections for active and retired member accounts
Enrolls new members in the database
Confirmation of deduction rates and membership qualifications
Manual entry of monthly member deductions
Reconciles errors in member accounts by processing the return of funds received in error and the collection of funds omitted in error
Maintenance of member beneficiary records
Maintenance of Excel forms and spreadsheets
Performs account research
Prepares quarterly reconciliation of supplementary schedule to financial statements
Prepares members' Annual Statements
Prepares deposits and posts cash receipts

Member services:
Preparation and recording of retiree affidavit forms
Explains retirement benefits and options
Provides retirement calculation estimates to members upon request

Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT is preferred or 3-5 years of equivalent experience. The candidate should have a strong finance, math and software/IT background.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public; well-developed written communications skills; the ability to communicate complex information concisely and effectively in person or via telephone.

Strong mathematical, organizational and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to understand and interpret retirement laws and regulations
Ability to follow instructions and function both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to keep complex records and to prepare periodic reports from such records
Ability to establish and maintain effective and congenial working relationships with the membership, employers, other members of the public and retirement staff
Commitment to quality service at all times
Proficient in the use of computers, including word processing and spreadsheet software
Willingness to travel within the state
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

Salary:
$52,000-$60,000

How to Apply

To Apply for this Position:
Please provide a letter of interest, resume and references to: Sheila LaBarbera, Executive Director by email to sheila@berkshireretirement.com - job title must be listed in the subject matter of the email.

Applications may also be mailed to: Berkshire County Retirement Board, 29 Dunham Mall, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Position will not be filled before January 22, 2021. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 1, 2021 or until the position has been filled.

No phone calls please

Contact

Name	Sheila Labarbera
Job Title	Executive Director
Address	29 Dunham Mall, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone	Not Specified
Fax	Not Specified
Email	sheila@berkshireretirement.com
Web Site:	Not Specified

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