Investment Accountant I

State-Teachers-Retirement-System-of-Ohi; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Subsidized medical insurance

Fully paid dental and life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

On-site fitness center

Résumé du poste

STRS Ohio seeks an Investment Accountant I for the Finance/Finance Investments team in Columbus to manage cash settlements and reconciliations. You will verify trades against custodian records, process cash transactions, and maintain supporting documents with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include month-end close support, earnings calculations for defined contribution plans, and collaboration with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper accounting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or two years’ relevant college coursework preferred.
• 1–3 years’ related experience preferred; investment accounting experience and knowledge of diverse investments preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external contacts.
• Strong organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Responsabilités

• Process cash settlements from trading and investment activity against custodian records and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations and monitor discrepancies.
• Process cash transactions: ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, and tax receipts.
• Identify, track and code investment-related transactions from bank activity.
• Maintain reconciliation workbooks and provide required reporting including Treasurer and Census Bureau filings.
• Perform defined contribution plan reconciliations and earnings calculations.
• Monitor securities lending income and related fees, in line with agreements.
• Support month-end close, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure correct accounting treatment and assist audits and regulatory requests.
• Assist with departmental projects and process improvements.

Connaissances

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Formation

High school diploma

Associates degree or 2 years coursework

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

STRS Ohio, STRSSTRS 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 StatementState 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/SponsorshipTo 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 StatementtSTRS 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 StatementThe 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 TestingAll 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 InvestigationThe 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.