Investment Accountant III

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a professional to join their investment accounting team. This role involves analyzing and reconciling complex investment transactions, supporting investment accounting processes, and collaborating with various business partners to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Location

• Columbus, GA, 31999
• Work arrangement may be hybrid or remote depending on proximity to offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC:
  • Hybrid: Within 50 miles of the offices, expected to work onsite at least 60% of the week.
  • Remote: More than 50 miles away, primarily remote with occasional office visits as needed.

Salary Range

• $75,000 - $105,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile complex investment transactions daily against various data sources.
• Update the investment accounting sub-ledger (FAM) accordingly.
• Participate in accounting and reporting for real estate owned (REOs) investments.
• Assist in training and developing junior team members.
• Support junior staff in resolving complex processing issues.
• Coordinate with the Global Investments Division to resolve discrepancies related to investment transactions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Accounting Policy, Tax, Financial Reporting, Global Investments, and auditors.
• Develop and implement new applications and analytical models or enhance existing systems and processes.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate manual processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide direct support to the investment accounting management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in investments or related accounting/reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; VBA/macro experience preferred.
• Advanced user of SAP, BW, or similar software preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting standards codification (ASC).
• Knowledge of insurance/investment accounting principles preferred.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• General understanding of investment products preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000, with offers based on education, experience, certifications, location, and peer compensation.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental insurance policies offered at no cost to employees (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and opportunity to purchase company stock.
• Paid time off includes 11 holidays and up to 20 days PTO annually.
• Eligible employees may receive state-mandated sick leave and other leaves of absence.
• Compliance with all applicable leave laws including sick and safe leave, adoption, and parental leave.

Application Deadline

• June 21, 2026