Investment Accountant I

STRS Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I to join the Finance/Finance Investments team in Columbus. The role focuses on cash settlements, reconciliations, and accurate investment accounting from trading activity and custodian records.

You will support month-end close, contribute to reporting, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. A strong eye for detail and good communication are essential for success in a public retirement system environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or two years’ of relevant college coursework preferred.
• One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred.
• Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.
• Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs. Occasional evening, weekend and non-regular work hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non-matches, and reconciling items.
• Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts.
• Identify, track, and code investment-related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions.
• Maintain reconciliation workbooks, supporting documentation, and provide required reporting including Treasurer and Census Bureau filings.
• Perform defined contribution plan reconciliations and maintain monthly and annual earnings calculations and fee structures.
• Monitor and process securities lending income and related fees in compliance with agreements.
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification.
• Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support documentation improvements, and assist with audits and regulatory requests.
• Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Independent and team work

Attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or two years’ relevant college coursework

Job description

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I to join the Finance/Finance Investments team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation

Grade 9N - $32.67 - $39.21/ hr.

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (Onsite)

General Summary

Under the direction of the manager, Investment Accounting and Performance, process cash settlements related to trading and other investment-related activity from the investment accounting system against custodian records, ensuring any discrepancies are documented, researched and resolved within reasonable time frames.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non-matches, and reconciling items.
• Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts.
• Identify, track, and code investment-related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions.
• Maintain reconciliation workbooks, supporting documentation, and provide required reporting including Treasurer and Census Bureau filings.
• Perform defined contribution plan reconciliations and maintain monthly and annual earnings calculations and fee structures.
• Monitor and process securities lending income and related fees in compliance with agreements.
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification.
• Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support documentation improvements, and assist with audits and regulatory requests.
• Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

Summary Of Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or two years’ of relevant college coursework preferred.
• One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred.
• Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.
• Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs. Occasional evening, weekend and non-regular work hours may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statementt

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.