Investment Accountant III

Overview

This role is part of the Financial Services division.

• Location: GA, US
• Work designation: Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote:
  • Hybrid: If you live within 50 miles of the offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, you are expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. Work from home is expected for the remaining portion. Schedule details will be discussed with leadership.
  • Remote: If you live more than 50 miles from the offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, you are expected to work from home within the continental US. Occasional office visits may be requested based on business need, with advance communication.

Job Posting End Date: October 15, 2026

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000

Job Id: 8885

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile complex investment transactions daily to various data sources and update the investment accounting sub-ledger (FAM)
• Participate in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REOs) investments
• Assist with training and development of junior team members
• Help junior team members resolve complex issues that arise during daily processing
• Coordinate activities with the Global Investments Division to resolve discrepancies or issues related to investment transactions and investment; ensure effective resolution
• Independently coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with business partners, including Accounting Policy, Tax, Financial Reporting, Global Investments, and internal and external auditors
• Assist in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems and processes
• Support continuous improvement by identifying ways to eliminate manual processes and enhance processes, including developing improvement recommendations
• Provide direct support to the investment accounting management team
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Office suite software; VBA/macro experience preferred
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Advanced user of SAP, BW or similar software preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the accounting standards codification (ASC)
• Knowledge of specific insurance/investment accounting principles preferred
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement
• General understanding of investment products preferred

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Four years of professional job-related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• VBA/macro experience
• Advanced user of SAP, BW or similar software
• Knowledge of specific insurance/investment accounting principles
• General understanding of investment products

Travel

• Less than or equal to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $75,000 - $105,000

The range is specific to the job, and offers consider factors including education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range was created in good faith based on information known at the time of posting.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range to allow for future and continued salary growth; compensation decisions depend on the circumstances of each case. The salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits (provided separately when appropriate).

In addition to base salary, benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health care flexible spending
• Dependent care flexible spending
• Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
• 401(k) plans
• Annual bonuses
• Opportunity to purchase company stock

Time off and leave (as eligible):

• 11 paid holidays annually
• Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
• State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
• Other leaves of absence when eligible

The employer complies with applicable leave laws, including sick and safe leave and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.