Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting

Markel • Richmond, VA

1d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Investment Accountant is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and analysis of Markel's investment portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 1+ years of work experience in accounting, investments or other finance fields
• Proficiency with Excel required
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Experience with Oracle applications or investment accounting subledger system a plus
• Interest in investments a plus

Responsibilities

• Reconcile investment data within Markel's investment system
• Perform account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with SOX control requirements
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly general ledger closings and reporting deliverables
• Prepare and review investment related disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K in accordance with GAAP as well as various statutory financial statements in accordance with Statutory accounting standards
• Research and analyze investment fluctuations and communicate key drivers to management
• Research and interpret accounting guidance and compliance regulations pertaining to investments
• Assist with internal and external audit review
• Assist with systems integration and testing as needed
• Work closely with other functional areas (i.e. treasury, financial reporting, corporate accounting, statutory reporting, tax) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals
• Assist in maintaining investment related SOX documentation and remediation of any control issues in compliance with control requirements
• Collaborate with teammates to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and other strategic accounting and business projects as they arise

Benefits

• Competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Corporate holidays
• Floating holidays
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees