Investment Accountant  - Financial Reporting

Overview

Location/Work Arrangement: Remote — Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

This role provides timely and accurate investment accounting, analysis, and reporting for the General Account investment portfolio across Statutory, GAAP, Management, and Tax reporting bases. The position requires expertise in accounting and reporting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, and mortgage loans, while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment accounting for General Account invested assets under Statutory, GAAP, Tax, and Management reporting frameworks.
• Research and evaluate complex investment transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including accounting and reporting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, private placements, and mortgage loans.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies while collaborating with portfolio managers, asset managers, custodians, and internal business partners.
• Prepare and review investment-related disclosures, statutory schedules, regulatory filings, earnings analyses, management reporting, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct technical accounting research and provide recommendations on new investment strategies, transactions, asset classes, and emerging accounting requirements.
• Respond to investment-related requests from rating agencies and support the completion of surveys, questionnaires, and other external reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance investment accounting controls, support SOX compliance, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Lead or participate in projects, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives impacting investment accounting and reporting.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and communicate complex accounting matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Review work, provide mentorship, and share technical expertise to support team development.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of investment accounting experience within an insurance company, insurance asset management organization, or similar environment supporting insurance investment portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of insurance investment accounting and financial reporting under Statutory and GAAP frameworks.
• Experience accounting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, and mortgage loans.
• Knowledge of NAIC investment classifications, Schedule D reporting, and insurance regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Nice to-Haves

• CPA, CFA, progress toward a professional designation, or demonstrated expertise and relevant experience in investment accounting and reporting.
• Experience with insurance investment accounting systems such as Clearwater, PAM, Eagle, Geneva, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with SEC, Statutory, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting General Account investment portfolios for life insurance, annuity, or property & casualty insurance companies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $75,000 - $120,000
• Anticipated pay: for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range
• Pay may vary above or below the listed range as permitted by applicable law.
• Base pay is part of a total rewards package; the role may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on performance of the company, business unit and individual.

Additional benefits may include:

• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401(k) and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through October 31st, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

Additional Information

• This position may be subject to a Political Contribution Policy; an offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing details of certain political contributions.
• This employer participates in E-Verify.