Investment Accountant I or II

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

3d•$76,458 - $91,749•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I or II to join the Finance/Finance Investments team. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required.
Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
Comprehensive knowledge with spreadsheet applications required.
Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or two years’ of relevant college coursework preferred.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred.
Three to five years' related experience required; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non-matches, and reconciling items.
Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts.
Identify, track, and code investment-related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions.
Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification.
Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements.
Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support audit requests, and contribute to documentation, process improvements, and special projects.