Senior Investment Accountant - Remote

AAA - CSAA Insurance Group; Homer (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Homer, Louisiana is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant. The candidate will oversee investment accounting services and ensure compliance with GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles. Ideal applicants have 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong analytical skills. The role also requires proficiency in PAM and Microsoft Excel, with opportunities for mentorship and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of investment accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and NAIC reporting essential.
• Experience with outsourced providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced investment accounting services.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Monitor month-end and quarter-end close.

Skills

Investment accounting

GAAP knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PAM

Job description

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S.

We are seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to support the accounting and reporting of a diversified investment portfolio including public and private fixed income, global equities, private funds, and non-USD currency exposures.

Your Role:

This role is critical in overseeing outsourced investment accounting services, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting accurate financial reporting under GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).

Your Work:

• Provide daily oversight of outsourced investment accounting provider, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with service level agreements
• Review and validate journal entries, reconciliations, valuations, and reports.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies and statutory/GAAP requirements.
• Analyze complex investment transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Evaluate and apply new accounting guidance.
• Ensure adherence to Model Audit Rule controls.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close.
• Oversee statutory filings (NAIC Schedules D, DA, BA) and disclosures.
• Serve as key contact for auditors.
• Mentor junior staff and lead process improvements.

Required Experience, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of investment accounting experience (insurance/financial services experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SAP, and NAIC reporting.
• Experience with outsourced providers or custodians.
• Proficiency in PAM or similar.
• Familiarity with SOX/MAR frameworks.
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

What would make us excited about you?

• CPA, CFA, or progress toward certification
• Experience with private funds, alternatives, and multi-currency investments.
• Prior involvement in analyzing and applying new accounting standards.
• Experience in process automation and system integration.
• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
• Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
• Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.

CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.