Investment Accounting Analyst – Reconciliations & GAAP

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation seeks an Investment Accountant to manage accounting, cash matching and reconciliation for the investment portfolio under U.S.

GAAP and Statutory rules. You will support month-end close, analyze activity, prepare schedules and disclosures, and assist audits with strong Excel and analytical skills. The role requires 0–3 years in investment accounting or related fields, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and the ability to work independently and within a team in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of investment accounting, accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data analysis abilities.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash matching and reconciliation between custodial bank statements, investment accounting systems, and the general ledger.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist in resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Assist with the analysis of investment activity and prepare supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Research and elevate investment accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions to management.
• Work with the trade settlement team to investigate and resolve trade, principal, and interest settlement discrepancies.
• Prepare statutory investment schedules, including Schedules A, B, BA, D, DA, DB, and E.
• Assist in the preparation of investment-related U.S. GAAP and Statutory disclosures, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitor and research aged open receivable/payable items.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and other investment-related account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the Company's investment portfolio.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special projects as assigned.
• Other assignments as necessary

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft GL

PAM for Investments

Job description

W. R. Berkley Corporation seeks an Investment Accountant to manage accounting, cash matching and reconciliation for the investment portfolio under U.S.

GAAP and Statutory rules. You will support month-end close, analyze activity, prepare schedules and disclosures, and assist audits with strong Excel and analytical skills. The role requires 0–3 years in investment accounting or related fields, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and the ability to work independently and within a team in a