Investment Accountant I

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I 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.
Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts 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.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.
Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs.
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.
One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred.
Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records 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.
Maintain reconciliation workbooks, supporting documentation, and provide required reporting including Treasurer and Census Bureau filings.
Perform defined contribution plan reconciliations and maintain monthly and annual earnings calculations and fee structures.
Monitor and process securities lending income and related fees in compliance with agreements.
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.
Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support documentation improvements, and assist with audits and regulatory requests.
Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements.