Investment Accountant

Swiss Re•Kansas City, MO

2d•$52,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Investment Accountant within the Global Investment Reporting (GIR) team, you will be at the heart of our investment accounting and reporting operations. You'll work alongside a talented, international group of professionals to ensure the accurate delivery of financial information across multiple legal entities and accounting valuations. This is a role that rewards curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence — with plenty of opportunity to grow, take on new challenges, and make a real impact.

Requirements

University degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in the area of investment accounting, investment reporting or investment operations
Firm understanding of multi-valuation accounting concepts including US GAAP, US Regulatory (Statutory), IFRS, and Tax Reporting

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze large data sets efficiently
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or similar data analytics platforms is a strong plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
A high level of interest in learning and adopting innovative technologies and tools to enhance analytical capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies

Responsibilities

Drive sub-ledger accuracy: Execute sub-ledger accounting tasks and reporting deliverables for various accounting valuations and legal entities
Master the data landscape: Develop a thorough understanding of data flows, system architectures, and system interactions that impact accounting transactions, ensuring accurate processing throughout the accounting and reporting life cycle
Collaborate across borders: Liaise with data providers and business analysts — both locally and internationally — to proactively communicate and resolve issues uncovered during the closing cycle
Partner with key stakeholders: Facilitate strong collaboration with Group Functions including Asset Management, Tax, Risk, Treasury, and Group Finance to ensure reporting meets the needs of all stakeholders
Uphold control standards: Understand and apply the control framework to meet all internal and external audit requirements
Ensure data integrity: Perform reconciliation, substantiation and resolution of data quality errors across all investment products
Contribute to team growth: Actively participate in team initiatives and projects, bringing energy and efficiency to every task