Senior Investment Accountant

Odyssey Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Group’s Odyssey Reinsurance Company in Stamford, CT seeks a Senior Investment Accountant to record, reconcile and analyze investment transactions monthly, and assist in preparing US and Canadian GAAP and Statutory reports. This role reports to the Investment Accounting Manager.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of accounting experience; investment accounting and insurance industry exposure are a plus. Strong communication and analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience; investment accounting preferred but not required.
• Experience in the insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records investment transactions and valuations to the general ledger.
• Matches cash transactions to trading activity in Princeton Asset Management System.
• Reconciles general ledger to support system reports.
• Assists in the preparation of standard and ad hoc investment reports and schedules on a US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and US Statutory basis of accounting.
• Correspond with investment advisors and custodian banks.
• Maintains confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Keeps supervisor informed of activities and situations which will impact the achievement of corporate and department goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the company and department.
• Quarterly overtime hours are required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Insurance industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Princeton Asset Management System

SAP General Ledger

Job description

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Senior Investment Accountant

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Stamford, CT, US

Company: Odyssey

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk, through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor’s. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

Position SummaryThe Senior Investment Accountant is responsible for recording, reconciling and analyzing investment transactions on a monthly basis. This position will also assist in the preparation of investment reports on a US and Canadian GAAP and Statutory basis. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. The Senior Investment Accountant will directly report to the Investment Accounting Manager. This position will include but not be limited to the following:

• Records investment transactions and valuations to the general ledger
• Matches cash transactions to trading activity in Princeton Asset Management System
• Reconciles general ledger to support system reports
• Assists in the preparation of standard and ad hoc investment reports and schedules on a US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and US Statutory basis of accounting
• Correspond with investment advisors and custodian banks
• Maintains confidentiality of company-sensitive data
• Keeps supervisor informed of activities and situations which will impact the achievement of corporate and department goals and objectives
• Performs other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the company and department
• Quarterly overtime hours are required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience with Princeton Asset Management System preferred but not required
• Experience with SAP general ledger preferred but not required
• Experience in the insurance industry preferred but not required

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience; investment accounting experience is preferred but not required

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