Hybrid Investment Accountant - Growth in Finance Ops

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance

Incentive Program Bonuses

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hybrid work

Paid time off (PTO)

Health Benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp in Lincoln, NE seeks an Investment Accountant to support daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting of the investment portfolio. The role is hybrid in-office (Lincoln, NE) and remote, focusing on journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes with strong internal controls.

The position requires 0-2+ years in accounting/finance and an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2+ years related experience in accounting or finance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Accounting, finance, banking, mortgage, insurance, investment operations, or related experience preferred.
• Commercial mortgage loan (CML) and/or residential mortgage loan (RML) accounting or operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting and operational activities related to investment transactions, cash activity, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned investment accounting processes and reporting activities.
• Prepare journal entries and complete monthly and quarterly close responsibilities.
• Research and resolve accounting, data, and operational issues.
• Prepare financial information in compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, GAAP, and Statutory accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and complete investment data.
• Support audits, regulatory examinations, and financial reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within established processes.
• Develop expertise in assigned investment types, accounting processes, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business (preferred)

Job description

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp in Lincoln, NE seeks an Investment Accountant to support daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting of the investment portfolio. The role is hybrid in-office (Lincoln, NE) and remote, focusing on journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes with strong internal controls.

The position requires 0-2+ years in accounting/finance and an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred).