Analyst, Investment Accounting Operations

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor (Delaware County); Remote; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking an Analyst for Investment Accounting Operations to enhance investment accounting integrity and drive organizational goals. This role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in finance, Excel, and communication skills. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment with clear career tracks.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Tuition assistance program

Free financial counseling and health coaching

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in finance directly related to responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel functions and visualization tools.
• Ability to adapt quickly in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile investment accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and assure internal controls.
• Prepare technical financial documents and presentations for diverse audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Analyst, Investment Accounting Operations

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:74763

The Role at a Glance

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for, analyzing, and reconciling more complex investment accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Builds mortgage loans and limited partnership accounting knowledge and expertise and navigates the organization through a variety of teams, systems, and external parties to assist in the execution of Lincoln’s overall organizational goals.
• Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Completes quality assurance checks/audits on investment accounting transactions for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Resolves discrepancies and takes actions on matters and inquires on General Account Invested Assets from portfolio management and multiple asset managers.
• Manages and monitors working relationships with third-party vendors and managed service providers
• Assists with developing more complex control processes to ensure effective procedures are in place to support internal controls, SOX and accepted accounting policies and principles
• Identifies investment accounting trends, issues and/or concerns and develops and recommends mitigation plans to management.
• Manages the relationships with internal/external auditors for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility and ensures more complex identified issues are resolved in a collaborative effort.
• Collaborates effectively with applicable key stakeholders across the enterprise to facilitate the accurate and timely completion of the investment accounting process for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Performs and delivers on routine assignments/projects while simultaneously leveraging and applying knowledge of their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Prepares & communicates concise & focused technical financial documents, presentations, and communications (memos, fact sheets,) which direct the reader to salient points for a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provides accounting information on mortgage loans and limited partnerships for existing and developing investment strategies for compliance with accounting/reporting regulations to appropriate key stakeholders and investment accounting team members.
• Provides proper investment accounting treatment of General Account Invested Assets under applicable Statutory, GAAP, Management and Tax basis.
• Provides technical research on new and existing general account investments
• Supports an effective function for his/her assigned area(s) by identifying risks; researching technical investment accounting issues; and gathering all necessary information.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

• 3-5+ Years experience in finance that is directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel functions and visualization tools.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through July, 31, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is$69,000 - $124,600with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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