Investment Accountant III

Aflac; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Investment Accountant III in Columbus, GA. This full-time role requires managing investment transactions, analyzing complex deals, and providing support for financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and significant experience in investment accounting. Advanced skills in SAP and Microsoft Office, along with a strong knowledge of GAAP, are essential. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Four years of professional work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting.
• Experience in training and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reconciles complex investment transactions daily.
• Assists with training and development of junior team members.
• Supports junior team members in resolving complex issues.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Financial analysis and reporting

Knowledge of GAAP and ASC

Experience with investment accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field

Tools

SAP

BW or similar systems

Job description

Investment Accountant III at Aflac.

This role is part of our Investment Accounting team, responsible for managing investment transactions and supporting the financial reporting of investment portfolios.

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Work Designation

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. You will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week, and from home for the remaining portionli>
• If you live more than 50 miles from those offices, this role will be remote. You will work from home within the continental US, with occasional office visits as needed.

Key Competencies

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

Role Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; VBA/macro experience preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and time‑management skills.
• Advanced user of SAP, BW or similar systems preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and ASC.
• Knowledge of insurance/investment accounting principles preferred.
• Strong experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• General understanding of investment products preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Four years of professional work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience also considered.

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reconciles complex investment transactions on a daily basis and updates the investment accounting sub‑ledger.
• Participates in accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REO) investments.
• Assists with training and development of junior team members.
• Supports junior team members in resolving complex issues during daily processing.
• Coordinates activities with the Global Investments Division on discrepancies or issues regarding investment transactions, ensuring effective resolution.
• Maintains effective relationships with business partners, including Accounting Policy, Tax, Financial Reporting, Global Investments, and internal/external auditors.
• Assists in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems and processes.
• Promotes continuous improvement by eliminating manual processes, enhancing procedures, and recommending improvements.
• Provides direct support to the investment accounting management team.
• Performs other duties as required.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Insurance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

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