Investment Accountant II

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen is seeking an Investment Accountant II to ensure correct application of investment accounting policies across records, collaborating with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams. You will handle financial statements, GAAP work papers and assist during audits.

The role requires 2+ years in accounting within real estate or investment contexts, with strong Excel, Yardi experience and a solid understanding of fair value GAAP; excellent communication is

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in real estate or an investment company.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of fair value GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication with senior leaders and peers.

Responsibilities

• May prepare certain SEC filings.
• Prepares timely and accurate financial statements including GAAP and/or statutory work papers and supporting schedules.
• Work with auditors to respond to inquiries and provide documentation for annual audits.
• Analyze financial information to ensure compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures.
• Calculates performance returns.
• Seek guidance from senior Investment Accountants on complex issues.
• May prepare Funds’ shareholder reports and related support.

Skills

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

Financial acumen

Financial modeling

GAAP knowledge

Data-driven BI

Collaboration

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Investment Accountant II

The Investment Accountant II ensures that investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to accounting records. Under general supervision, this job works directly with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• May prepare certain SEC filings.
• Prepares timely and accurate financial statements including GAAP and/or statutory work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements.
• Work directly with auditors to answer audit inquiries, and provide additional documentation as needed to support the completion of annual audits.
• Analyzes financial information to ensure compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures.
• Calculates performance returns.
• Seeks guidance from senior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.
• May prepare Funds’ shareholder reports and certain support work-papers.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

6IC

Required Experience

2 + years of accounting experience in real estate or an investment company

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Yardi experience
• Proficient knowledge of fair value GAAP
• Excellent communication (written and oral), with senior leaders and peers, facilitation, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Advanced in Excel
• Update Investor ad-hoc and consultant reporting
• Complete debt compliance and draw requests
• Process accounts payable requests
• Manage cash reconciliations
• Reconcile monthly investment level data imports
• Work with third party tax preparers

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Accounting Standards
• Business Acumen
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Compliance
• Data-Driven Business Intelligence
• Due Diligence
• Executive Presence
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Risk Management
• Financial Statements
• Fund Accounting
• Market/Industry Dynamics
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-10-10

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range: $31.20/hr - $41.06/hrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

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Summary

Location: Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York, NY - 730 Third Avenue; West Hartford, CT - 75 Isham Road

Type: Full time