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Investment Accountant

L5

addison groupChicago, ILtoday

Occupations

Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
Position Summary: We seek a detail-oriented Investment Analyst to reconcile PAM for investments, ensure accurate accounting and custody data, manage custody security transfers, document internal controls and process flows, and oversee various financial activities and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Investment Reconciliation: Reconcile PAM for investments and resolve discrepancies.
  • Verify accounting and custody data with State Street Client Services. Custody Security Transfers: Manage custody security transfers with State Street and various banks.
  • Bank Activity Monitoring: Monitor bank activity across all portfolios on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Month-End Close Management: Manage the month-end close process for investment portfolios, including reconciliations for multiple companies, treasury operations, and state deposits.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks.
  • Financial Data Review: Conduct detailed reviews of investment data, premium tax information, and other financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare month-end journal entries for multiple companies and analyze financial statements, highlighting key performance metrics and variances.
  • Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with custody teams to ensure proper accounting treatment of investment transactions.
  • Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements using WINGS software.
  • Enhance statutory reporting efficiency through automation, dashboards, reconciliations, and data validation using Excel, databases, and AI-enabled tools
  • Audit Participation: Participate in internal and external audits, providing support and documentation related to investment data and financial reporting.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Experience in investment analysis, financial reconciliation, or a similar role. Proficiency in PAM and other financial software. Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team.
Desired Skills: Experience with State Street Client Services. Knowledge of custody operations and security transfer processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Problem-solving abilities.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

today

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