Investment Accounting - Staff Accountant I

Overview

This role involves serving as a Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting (Accounting Operations) as part of a collaborative, agile team. The position supports investment ledger operations, month-end and quarter-end close activities, cash reconciliations, audit preparation, and ongoing process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day investment ledger operations, including data entry, GL maintenance, and support of entity and account setup processes.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including GL feed preparation, UMB/SST loads, workbook completion, and trial balance re-runs.
• Prepare and maintain cash reconciliations and recon workpapers, including support of PAM-to-GL and IER-to-Pre-Close tie-outs.
• Assist in the preparation of audit PBC schedules for assigned entities and respond to follow-up inquiries from internal and external auditors.
• Support consolidation tagging, journal entry preparation, and portfolio tree compare reviews.
• Perform investment-level data validation, including income, RGL, and holdings reviews, to support close and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with intercompany entries, cash wire scrubs, and other operational support tasks as assigned.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, special projects, and new investment onboarding support as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; investment or corporate accounting experience a plus.
• CPA candidate or willingness to pursue CPA designation preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel required).
• Willingness to develop industry-related knowledge in investment accounting and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft and PAM preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.

Location

• Overland Park, Kansas, or remote for the right candidate.
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility to work remotely and on-site.