What are the responsibilities and job description for the Member Benefits Certifier position at New Hampshire Retirement System?

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK :

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Member Services, serves as a technical specialist within the broad Member Services functional area, to provide a diverse range of support to the related functions of audit and business practice monitoring, member benefits review, calculation and certifications, and related troubleshooting and project participation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Analyze and determines the accuracy of individual member data.
Certifies death and lifetime annuity benefit payments to the compliance of NHRS statutory provisions and administrative rules.
Analyze member account audits, determine if the member meets the statutory requirements for eligibility to collect a vested deferred benefit and proceed with the estimate preparation.
Completes analysis, notification and benefit calculation procedure established by RET 310, Calculation Compensation for Determination of Benefits.
Participates as requested by the supervisor in various member services-related projects.
Serves as technical specialist within the entire Member Services Department. Provides a diverse range of support to the related functions of audit and business practice monitoring.
Serves as Generalist to other teams for pension calculations not limited to 150% Cap calculations and refunds. Additional contributions calculations and refunds and all relevant Statutes (RSA 100) and administrative rules.
Communicates with members and employers’ to explain complex calculations and statute provisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelor’s degree with focus on public administration, accounting or another related field.

Experience : Six years of professional or paraprofessional experience in accounting, auditing, collection, business management or other related field. Each additional year of related experience may be substituted for required education.

License / Certification : Valid driver’s license preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

High degree of accuracy and detail orientation and expertise with complex mathematical calculations.

Skill in objectively auditing and certifying the work of others.

This position may require some in-state travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including periodic evening hours.

RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS :

Consistently adheres to all NHRS policies and follows all NHRS procedures.

Knowledge of general office equipment including computer, fax, telephone, printer, shredder, copier.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Dayshift hours primarily, although overtime may be required in meet project deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The employee must have the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Communicate with others to exchange information. (Constantly)

Analyze accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. (Constantly)

Requires computer responsibility which involves extensive use of keyboard, mouse and monitor, and repeated motions that include the wrist, hands, and / or fingers. (Constantly)

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS :

Dayshift hours primarily, although overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Work related assignments on weekends are possible.

The Member Benefits Certifier is assessed in band K of the NHRS wage schedule, the range of band K is $33.68-$50.69 per hour. NHRS is currently heiring in a range of 33.68-$35.00.

Salary : $34 - $51

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