Investment Accountant - Middle Office Operations

Lincoln Financial•Radnor, PA

3d•$75,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Investment Accountant - Middle Office Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Lincoln Financial’s investment accounting and reporting processes. This position is responsible for delivering timely and precise investment data for the General Account Invested Assets across Statutory, GAAP, Management, and Tax bases. A key focus of the role is supporting NAIC statutory reporting requirements, including preparation and review of schedules and filings to meet regulatory standards. The analyst will perform complex securities research, analysis, and apply proper accounting treatment for LFG’s investment positions, while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to support strategic investment operations and initiatives. This role also contributes to building departmental expertise by sharing knowledge and driving process improvements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in investment accounting that is directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience with NAIC statutory reporting and familiarity with regulatory requirements
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical skills and close attention to detail are necessary.
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel functions and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile complex investment accounting transactions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
Prepare and review NAIC statutory schedules and related filings to ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting. Filings include but are not limited to RTS, SCA Sub 2, Bank Loan Filings, Privately Rated Security Filings. Also review of internally rated securities.
Complete quality assurance checks/audits on investment accounting transactions for assigned areas of responsibility.
Manage and monitor relationships with third-party vendors and managed service providers.
Assist in developing advanced control processes to support internal controls, SOX compliance, and accounting policies.
Identify investment accounting trends, issues, and concerns; develop and recommend mitigation plans.
Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure accurate and timely completion of investment accounting processes.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging developments/trends, assess impacts, and incorporate new practices into solutions.
Prepare concise technical financial documents, presentations, and communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
Prepare earnings memos and analysis on key metrics for the general account team.
Prepare financial footnote information for SEC, GAAP, and statutory reporting.
Provide accounting information on fixed income investments for compliance with accounting/reporting regulations.
Apply proper investment accounting treatment of General Account Invested Assets under Statutory, GAAP, Management, and Tax bases.
Conduct technical research on new and existing general account investments.
Resolve discrepancies and inquiries on General Account Invested Assets from portfolio management and multiple asset managers.
Support preparation of industry and governmental surveys for assigned areas.