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Organization: Mercor
Position: Pension Actuaries
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $60–$100 per hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous
Duration: ~6 weeks
Role Responsibilities
* Funding Valuations: Conduct annual funding valuations under IRC 430 using ProVal or SLOPE.
* Accounting Valuations: Complete ASC 715 accounting valuations aligned with fiscal year-end reporting.
* Benefit Calculations: Execute benefit calculations and prepare participant statements based on plan formulas.
* Nondiscrimination Testing: Perform nondiscrimination testing (401(a)(4), 410(b), ADP/ACP, top-heavy).
* PBGC Premium Calculations: Calculate PBGC flat and variable premiums using prescribed interest rates.
* Regulatory Filings: Prepare Schedule SB and PBGC Form 1 filings for electronic submission.
* Data Analysis: Analyze census and asset data for reasonableness and completeness.
* Documentation: Document assumption basis, data validations, and regulatory compliance steps.
Ideal Qualifications
* Strong experience in defined benefit pension valuations and compliance.
* Proficiency with actuarial tools such as ProVal, SLOPE, or PensionSoft.
* Solid understanding of IRS regulations, ERISA funding rules, and PBGC requirements.
* Familiarity with ASC 715 and 10-K/10-Q footnote disclosures.
* Strong attention to detail and experience working with large census datasets.
* ASA or FSA designation preferred but not required.
Application Process (Takes 20 min)
* Upload resume.
* AI interview based on your resume (15 min).
* Submit form.