Senior Investment Accountant

• Performs SOX testing and ensures SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely
• Analyzes and researches how to account for new investment vehicles
• Ensures that the Investments general accounting activities are completed entirely, accurately and in a timely manner
• Interprets, analyzes, and implements new FASB and SSAP regulations concerning their relevance to the Investment Department
• Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members
• Proactively identifies improvements and makes recommendations which may have an important bearing on management’s decisions
• Assists the team and analyzes complex investment data and information
• completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, SEC and stockholders’ reports, etc.
• Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning, and implementation of strategic long-range and short-range goals and objectives and continuous improvement
• Leads or participates in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REOs) investments
• Identifies and resolves transaction discrepancies and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activity
• Develops, analyzes and implements accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with applicable accounting requirements
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas
• Works with Investment Accounting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals
• Maintains and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team
• Develops and maintains reports to enhance reporting requirements
• Performs other duties as required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Six years of professional job-related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting
• Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software applications with VBA/macro experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, BW, Workiva and/or similar accounting/financial software
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting and/or investment accounting
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement
• Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project management

CFA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent training and certification

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• prescription drug coverage
• health care flexible spending
• dependent care flexible spending
• Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
• 401(k) plans
• annual bonuses
• opportunity to purchase company stock
• 11 paid holidays
• up to 20 days PTO
• state-mandated sick leave
• other leaves of absence