Senior Investment Accountant

American Life; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Life & Security Corp. is seeking an Investment Accounting Analyst to join their Investment Accounting team. This full-time role involves preparing ledger reconciliations, supporting compliance with GAAP and STAT reporting, and collaborating with various stakeholders within the organization. Ideal candidates will have a BS in finance or accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. A commitment to quality and attention to detail is essential.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant professional experience in Investments, Accounting, Operations.
• Experience in Statutory or US GAAP accounting preferred.
• Strong focus on process improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support reconciliation of investment-related transactions for GAAP and STAT reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with functional teams including auditors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Finance, Accounting or related major

CPA, CFA, MBA (or progress toward)

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle General Ledger

Clearwater Analytics

Job description

American Life & Security Corp. provided pay range

This range is provided by American Life & Security Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Human Resources Business Partner @ Midwest Holding LLC

Investment Accounting Analyst

Summary/Objective

Midwest Holding is seeking a candidate to join the Investment Accounting team and support preparing the monthly and quarterly ledger reconciliations to validate the accuracy of the investment results provided by various third-party administrators. All candidates must, in addition to possessing the specific qualifications cited below, work well within a complex, fast-paced, fluid environment, and have a proven ability to execute results timely and accurately as well as adherence to strict deadlines. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Support the Investment Accounting team with reconciliation of investment-related transactions processed in various financial subledgers for both GAAP and STAT reporting.
• Team with our TPA's and finance-wide stakeholders to ensure timely clearing and proper recognition of investment-related transactions in the general ledger
• Support monthly monitoring and substantiation of investment-related suspense accounts
• Assist with the preparation of investment-related reconciliations for statutory reporting purposes
• Prepare and review journal entries within the close process cycle and reconcile ledger to source information, research/explain fluctuations in financials and prepare analysis and commentary on key business drivers
• Prepare and review internal reinsurance settlements on a quarterly basis
• Support the review, accuracy, and timely completion of quarterly NAIC schedules and footnotes
• Collaborate with functional teams, including Auditors on requests and periodic monitoring of investments.
• Perform frequent ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position will have no direct reports

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and communicate with others. This may be over the phone, in person, or through email and messaging. The employee must be able to hear customers and agents over the phone. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use their hands and fingers to work with the computer, phones, filing cabinets, paperwork, etc.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. Additional hours as needed to complete tasks and meet deadlines.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in Finance, Accounting or a related major. CPA, CFA, MBA (or progress towards) is preferred
• Experience in Statutory or US GAAP accounting in a life insurance company preferred
• 5+ years relevant professional experience in Investments, Accounting, Operations
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, Oracle Gener Ledger, SmartView, data warehouse experience is a plus
• Strong focus on process improvement and automation
• Experience with Clearwater Analytics or other accounting systems is preferred
• Pro-active, detail oriented, deadline driven; possess excellent documentation and analytical skills.
• Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to successfully manage competing priorities and multiple deliverables.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Midwest Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 402-817-5701.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

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