Blue Ridge ESOP Associates Looking for ESOP Associate (On-Site) at Charlottesville, VA  Full Time

We are a professional firm that provides ESOP and 401(k) recordkeeping and administration services for companies that sponsor Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Our main office is located in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, although our client base is nationwide. We are the largest independent provider of ESOP recordkeeping and administration services. We are seeking sharp, detail-oriented, dedicated individuals to join our team.

The successful candidate will learn ESOP recordkeeping and administration, with the opportunity to advance to the position of Plan Administrator. This is an entry-level position.  A Skills Assessment Package will be sent to all qualified applicants for further consideration.

The Role:
An Associate Administrator is vital to the administration of ESOP plans. The Associate will assist the Administrator in reconciliation of trust assets and trust accounting for ESOP and 401(k) plans, perform data analysis and prepare financial statements and reports for clients. A typical day could include many different tasks varying in scope and nature utilizing various software programs and will not be the same tasks performed repeatedly. The Associate Administrator must be flexible, able to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week during peak times, and thrive in a team environment.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates Degree required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and willingness to learn new software systems
• Strong initiative and attention to detail

Recommended:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Basic Accounting knowledge
• Experience with benefits administration or retirement plans a plus (or desire to learn)
• Enthusiasm to advance professional career
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Spanish speaking a plus

Benefits: 
We offer challenging work, a competitive salary, and an outstanding opportunity for career growth for the right candidate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, HSA employer contribution, 401(k) with match, paid time off (3 weeks starting) and association dues assistance.
 
We work hard, but we also have fun. As a Blue Ridge employee, you will be a part of a company that supports charitable activities through fundraising and volunteer work. You’ll enjoy a reasonable client load, healthy work-life balance (flexible hours/shifts), competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, commissions when clients purchase add on services, use of our comprehensive proprietary ESOP administration software, etc. In addition we celebrate our successes and you’ll have opportunities to shine by joining one of our committees: teambuilding, communications, newsletter, picnic and charitable action, or by volunteering for a special project that calls your name. This position is required in the Charlottesvile office for the first 90 days, hybrid possible after 90 days based on performance, and then the possiblity of becoming 100% remote based on performance after the first year.