Sr Analyst - Investment Accounting

Nassau•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support for GAAP and STAT investment accounting reporting, issues and analysis, including analysis of debt and equity securities, derivatives, and related investment income of investments for financial reporting purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant work experience
One to three years of accounting experience
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Team player with the ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment
Superior analytical and computer skills (e.g Excel, Word, MS access

Nice To Haves

public accounting or corporate insurance/investment accounting experience is a plus
PeopleSoft, SOVOS Wings and Clearwater a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for accounting and reporting of investment holdings, including data reconciliation issues; develop and maintain reporting used in monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
Assist in GAAP and statutory analysis for debt and equity securities, derivatives and other financial instruments, including analysis of fair and book values, unrealized gains/losses, and maintaining inventory of other comprehensive income and temporary and other than temporary impairments.
Analyzes data, runs queries, and records journal entries within the general ledger and other investment systems.
Preform monthly reconciliation between multiple custodians, asset managers and accounting subledgers.
Responsible for the preparation of AVR and IMR in compliance with statutory reporting standards.
Review monthly pricing and ratings data for accuracy and reasonableness and implement pricing or ratings overrides as needed.
Prepares account reconciliations and certifies to the accuracy and completeness of investment related balances in the general ledger.
Develop automated processes and reconciliations for various Investment Accounting functions on an ongoing basis.
Support the fulfillment of internal management audit requirements including proper testing and documentation of controls and associated testing requirements in Investment Accounting.
Interact with others both internal and external to achieve accurate and timely processing of investment activity.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to gain efficiencies and integrate processes where applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned