Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting - REMOTE

Overview

This role involves supporting investment accounting and reporting for invested assets on a GAAP and statutory basis, excluding certain real estate and policy loan assets. Activities begin immediately following trade execution and extend through investment deliverables that are incorporated into GAAP and statutory financial statements.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Investment Accounting management team with project work and process improvements
• Assist staff with responsibilities, including:
  • Cash balancing
  • Reviewing general ledger entries
  • Trial balance reconciliation
  • SEC, GAAP, and NAIC statutory reporting
• Process complex investment activity, including investigating and correcting investment activity within the investment subledgers database (CAMRA)
• Validate the integrity of data housed within the subledger
• Prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers and report deliverables to support investment ledger balances and disclosures
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve reporting balances and variances as needed
• Assist with coaching and training of less experienced members within the department

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field OR relevant equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years directly related work experience
• Ability to proactively identify, research, and resolve issues using independent judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficiency in accounting concepts
• Prior experience with Investment Accounting Systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Operates with a sense of urgency
• Aptitude to analyze data and learn new systems
• Proven experience/understanding of investment accounting concepts and statutory reporting preferred
• Previous experience with investments administration system and reporting building preferred
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA
• 6 years of related work experience
• Experience implementing Investment Accounting Software/Technology
• Experience with data analytics and making data-informed decisions

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $73,700.00 - $110,500.00 Annual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mental & Financial Well-Being resources

Location & Work Schedule

• Flexible work environment; this position may work fully remote from any US-based location, provided they are able to work Central or Eastern Time hours
• All work must be performed within the United States; occasional travel to corporate offices may be required
• Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN; Chicago, IL; or Orlando, FL) have access to work from that location as needed

Additional Locations

• Omaha, NE
• Boston, MA
• Corporate Office - Chicago, IL
• Atlanta, GA
• Dallas, TX
• Detroit, MI

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.