Sr Investment Accountant
About The Position
Job Purpose Performs specialized accounting and reporting functions and leads special projects. Coordinates monthly, quarterly and annual investment reporting. Trains and mentors less experienced staff. Essential Responsibilities Performs specialized investment accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. Responsible for designated investment and financial reporting programs and related schedules. Provides oversight for and coordinates various monthly, quarterly and annual investment accounting processes that impact financial statements. Assures data integrity. Provides oversight of the compilation and reconciliation of specific accounts and reviews accounting treatment. Researches, interprets and implements applicable accounting guidance, pronouncements and SEC and other regulatory requirements. Develops contacts with external service providers, custodians, and investment manager. Responds to internal and external audit requests. Serves as a subject matter expert by answering questions for others and facilitates meeting topics. Coaches, mentors and trains less experienced staff. Recommends process improvements. Leads special projects. Other Duties May assist with department workflow. May review bank transactions related to Company assets. Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles and procedures. Solid understanding of Jackson products and systems. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong PC skills including MS Word, Access and Excel and other department software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Solid project management skills. Ability to train and coach employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
- 5+ years of related accounting experience.
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles and procedures.
- Solid understanding of Jackson products and systems.
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PC skills including MS Word, Access and Excel and other department software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Solid project management skills.
- Ability to train and coach employees.
Responsibilities
- Performs specialized investment accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Responsible for designated investment and financial reporting programs and related schedules.
- Provides oversight for and coordinates various monthly, quarterly and annual investment accounting processes that impact financial statements.
- Assures data integrity.
- Provides oversight of the compilation and reconciliation of specific accounts and reviews accounting treatment.
- Researches, interprets and implements applicable accounting guidance, pronouncements and SEC and other regulatory requirements.
- Develops contacts with external service providers, custodians, and investment manager.
- Responds to internal and external audit requests.
- Serves as a subject matter expert by answering questions for others and facilitates meeting topics.
- Coaches, mentors and trains less experienced staff.
- Recommends process improvements.
- Leads special projects.
- May assist with department workflow.
- May review bank transactions related to Company assets.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
