Investment Operations Accountant Associate

Sammons Financial Group Companies; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Fridays off

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Volunteer time off

Nonprofit matching gifts

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage cash matching and reconciliation, batch trades, and learn investment vehicles such as fixed income and equities. You will collaborate with accounting and reporting teams to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining data integrity.

The role emphasizes internal controls, financial data accuracy, and ongoing training in financial regulations, with travel to various office locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management preferred.
• 1 year experience in bookkeeping, data entry, accounting and/or controls over financial reporting preferred.
• Analytical ability to identify discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Meticulous handling of financial transactions, reconciliation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash matching and reconciliation to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.
• Batch trades for processing and learn about investment vehicles including fixed income, equities, derivatives and bank loans.
• Support audit reports and improve operational efficiency with accounting and reporting teams.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity across financial systems and collaborate across departments.
• Follow internal controls and participate in ongoing training on financial regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Financial data analysis

Discrepancy resolution

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Sammons Financial Group is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage cash matching and reconciliation, batch trades, and learn investment vehicles such as fixed income and equities. You will collaborate with accounting and reporting teams to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining data integrity.

The role emphasizes internal controls, financial data accuracy, and ongoing training in financial regulations, with travel to various office locations as needed.