Investment Accountant

Ameritas•Lincoln, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Accountant supports the accounting and reporting of the company's investment portfolio. The role is responsible for key daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting processes, helping ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and strong operational controls. This is a hybrid position working partially in-office in Lincoln, Nebraska, and partially from home. The position performs daily accounting and operational activities related to investment transactions, cash activity, reconciliations, and reporting; maintains assigned investment accounting processes and reporting activities; prepares journal entries and completes monthly and quarterly close responsibilities; and researches accounting, data, and operational issues. It prepares financial information in compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, GAAP, and Statutory accounting requirements. The role coordinates with internal business partners and external service providers, supports audits, regulatory examinations, and financial reporting, identifies process-improvement opportunities, and develops expertise in assigned investment types, accounting processes, and reporting requirements. Ameritas describes its purpose as fulfilling life and offers a hybrid work option, benefits, development programs, and community support. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The position is not open to individuals temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
0–2+ years of related experience in accounting or finance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities, and meet recurring deadlines.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strong communication skills and a professional, positive approach to working with others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Accounting, finance, banking, mortgage, insurance, investment operations, or related experience.
Commercial mortgage loan (CML) and/or residential mortgage loan (RML) accounting or operational experience.
Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Investment accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform daily accounting and operational activities related to investment transactions, cash activity, reconciliations, and reporting.
Maintain responsibility for assigned investment accounting processes and reporting activities.
Prepare journal entries and complete monthly and quarterly close responsibilities.
Research and resolve accounting, data, and operational issues.
Prepare financial information in compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, GAAP, and Statutory accounting requirements.
Coordinate with internal business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and complete investment data.
Support audits, regulatory examinations, and financial reporting activities.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within established processes.
Develop expertise in assigned investment types, accounting processes, and reporting requirements.