Submit Your Monthly Remittance Reports and Contributions
Employer Self Service (ESS) is the required system for submitting monthly remittance reports and contributions. Employers use ESS to complete their monthly reporting requirements, submit contributions, and manage their employer account.
Log in to ESS | Request ESS Access
Complete Your Monthly Remittance
Each month, employers complete the following steps in Employer Self Service (ESS):
Step 1: Upload Your Remittance File
Upload your monthly remittance file through ESS. Employers using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) may continue to transmit files through their established SFTP connection. To request SFTP connectivity, please email 401(k)Contributions@iambfo.org.
Step 2: Review and Submit Your Remittance Report
Review your uploaded data, verify employee contribution information, and submit your monthly remittance report.
Step 3: Submit Your Contribution Payment
After your remittance report has been submitted, complete your monthly contribution payment using one of the methods below:
- Submit funds through ESS via the secure online payment feature in partnership with Truist
- Initiate a wire or ACH direct from your bank
If submitting payment outside of ESS, a submittal form is available for printing at the time of file submission in ESS.
First Time Users
If you do not have an ESS account, please request access and select "ESS System Inquiry" from the topics drop down menu and include the following information:
- Employer and Location Code(s)
- Name
- Job Title
- E-mail Address
- Phone Number
Once your request is processed, you'll receive your login credentials by email.
Training and Resources
ESS Registration Tutorial
ESS Remittance Report Upload Tutorial