Investment Accountant
Our client, a leading life and annuity insurance firm, is seeking an Investment Accountant to support the accounting and reporting of a diverse investment portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong investment exposure to join a growing, highly collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform investment accounting and month‑end close activities for fixed income, structured products, alternatives, and affiliated investments supporting life and annuity products
- Prepare and review GAAP and Statutory investment accounting schedules and supporting documentation
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, including statutory filings and footnote disclosures
- Partner with asset management, actuarial, and finance teams to ensure accurate treatment of investment impacts on insurance liabilities
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and supporting control documentation
- Maintain strong internal controls over investment accounting processes and help drive process improvements and automation
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies, investment guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA‑track strongly preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience in investment accounting within insurance, asset management, financial services, or public accounting with financial services clients
- Strong understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles as they relate to insurance investments
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with investment accounting systems (e.g., PAM, Clearwater, Eagle, Aladdin) is highly desirable
- Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
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