Investment Accountant III

Overview

An established financial services organization is seeking an Investment Accountant III to join their team. This role involves managing complex investment transactions, supporting investment accounting processes, and collaborating with various business partners to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Location

• Georgia, US, 31999
• Work arrangement may be hybrid or remote depending on proximity to offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC:
  • Hybrid: If within 50 miles of either office, expect to work onsite at least 60% of the week.
  • Remote: If 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 and help resolve 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.
• Support development and implementation of new applications, analytical models, and process improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate manual processes.
• Provide direct support to the investment accounting management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VBA/macro programming.
• Familiarity with SAP or BW systems.
• Prior experience in insurance or investment accounting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000, with offers based on education, experience, certifications, location, and peer compensation.
• Potential for salary growth beyond initial offer.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Supplemental insurance policies at no cost to employee (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• 401(k) plans and opportunity to purchase company stock.
• Annual bonuses.
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO, and applicable state-mandated sick leave.
• Compliance with all applicable leave laws including sick, safe, adoption, and parental leave.

Application Deadline

• July 15, 2026