Sr Investment Accountant I

Pacific Life • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Life is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant I to join its Investment Accounting and Reporting team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This on-site role supports the company’s growth and long-term success by providing timely and accurate investment accounting and reporting monthly, quarterly, annually, and on an ad-hoc basis. The position supports investment accounting and reporting for fixed income assets and works with Investment Management, Finance, Operations, and other business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Ability to independently perform recurring accounting and reporting responsibilities and research moderately complex issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Experience with investment accounting and reporting for fixed income securities.
• Familiarity with GAAP and statutory investment accounting.
• Working knowledge of investment accounting systems such as ePAM or Maximis.
• Experience preparing or supporting investment schedules and financial statement disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of investment accounting data to the general ledger for GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Prepare and support quarterly and annual investment schedules, financial statement disclosures, and related reporting.
• Analyze investment accounting activity and research reconciling differences to ensure timely resolution.
• Use investment accounting and reporting systems to research transactions, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation and audit trails for accounting conclusions and reporting.
• Assist with researching investment accounting and reporting issues and applying applicable accounting guidance.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to investment accounting and reporting.
• Support company-wide initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Investment Management, Finance, Operations, and other business partners to resolve accounting and reporting matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for eligible employees or dependents.
• Paid time off, holiday schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance program.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional company contribution regardless of participation.
• Additional incentive pay may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior