Sr Analyst - Investment Accounting

Nassau

$76K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant work experience
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or corporate insurance/investment accounting
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Team player adept in fast-paced environments
  • Proficient analytical skills with expertise in Excel, Word, and MS Access; familiarity with PeopleSoft, SOVOS Wings, and Clearwater is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounting and reporting for investment holdings and resolve data reconciliation issues
  • Conduct GAAP and statutory analysis for various financial instruments
  • Analyze data, run queries, and record journal entries in the general ledger
  • Perform monthly reconciliations between custodians, asset managers, and accounting subledgers
  • Prepare AVR and IMR in line with statutory reporting standards
  • Review and ensure the accuracy of monthly pricing and ratings data
  • Develop and automate processes for Investment Accounting functions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package focusing on competitive base salaries
  • Performance-driven incentives to reward contributions
  • Unique professional development opportunities to foster growth
  • An entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and efficiency
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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.

Principal Duties and 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant work experience
  • One to three years of accounting experience; public accounting or corporate insurance/investment accounting experience is a plus
  • 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 experience with PeopleSoft, SOVOS Wings and Clearwater a plus)

Special Working Conditions
  • Extended working hours during financial closing and as business needs dictate

Compensation

Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The base salary for this position falls within Nassau's salary band D: $76,000-$110,000 depending upon experience.

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