Staff Accountant (Investment Accounting)

TL;DR

Staff Accountant (Investment Accounting): Responsible for the accounting, reporting, and analysis of the investment portfolio with an accent on GAAP compliance and SOX controls. Focus on performing monthly general ledger closings, preparing financial disclosures, and reconciling investment data.

Location: Richmond, VA. US Work Authorization required; no visa sponsorship provided

Company

A Fortune 500 holding company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations globally.

What you will do

• Reconcile investment data and remediate issues in compliance with SOX control requirements.
• Prepare journal entries and manage monthly general ledger closings and reporting deliverables.
• Develop investment-related disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K according to GAAP and statutory standards.
• Analyze investment fluctuations and communicate key drivers to management.
• Collaborate with treasury, financial reporting, corporate accounting, and tax departments.
• Support internal and external audit reviews and assist with systems integration and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of work experience in accounting, investments, or other finance fields.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Valid US Work Authorization (no sponsorship available now or in the future).

Nice to have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience with Oracle applications or investment accounting subledger systems.
• A strong interest in investments.

Culture & Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• 401(k) with employer match contributions.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), corporate holidays, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.