Investment Accounting Analyst II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 78000 - 90000
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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Join a high-performing Investment Accounting team supporting an $80 billion portfolio and gain direct exposure to complex financial instruments regulatory reporting and cross-functional collaboration across finance and investment operations. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in investment and insurance accounting while contributing to high-impact work that supports enterprise-level decision-making.
Youll work closely with teams across accounting asset management and investment operations to ensure accurate reporting strengthen processes and support ongoing automation and improvement initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow into a specialized investment accounting career path within a stable collaborative environment.
Were seeking candidates with a strong foundation in accounting and interest or experience in investments financial instruments or insurance-related reporting. Exposure to GAAP statutory reporting and large data sets will set you up for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform core investment accounting activities including data validation reconciliations variance analysis and subledger balancing to support month-end close.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within Protectives investment accounting system (PAM) and related reporting tools.
- Support GAAP and Statutory financial reporting including quarterly filings and internal management reporting deliverables.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across accounting investment operations asset management and accounting policy to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial data.
- Contribute to the onboarding and integration of new investment assets ensuring timely and accurate system setup and reporting alignment.
- Assist in implementing new accounting standards and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements automation and increased efficiency within investment accounting workflows.
- Maintain and enhance investment-related data used for reporting including transactions positions and performance metrics.
- Participate in system testing enhancements and special projects including support for PAM administration activities.
- Create and maintain process documentation and training materials to support consistency and scalability across the team.
- Support ad hoc analyses reporting requests and cross-training efforts to improve team flexibility and overall performance.
Skills Abilities and Knowledge Required:
- Experience with investment accounting or financial instruments including fixed income derivatives and structured products.
- Understanding of investment accounting processes and securities accounting concepts.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory accounting with insurance industry exposure preferred.
- Experience supporting GAAP and regulatory financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with investment accounting systems such as Protective Accounting Manager (PAM) or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables lookups and data analysis.
- Experience working with large complex data sets and performing reconciliations.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadlinedriven environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational timemanagement and communication skills.
- Ability to take ownership of work and follow complex projects through to completion.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters of Science in Accounting from an accredited university.
- 3 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Technically proficient with accounting systems and an understanding of system and process flows.
- Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams inside and outside the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with investments or investment accounting.
- Exposure to insurance industry accounting including Statutory reporting.
- Experience with PAM or a similar investment accounting system.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward CPA.
- Experience supporting system implementations process improvements or automation initiatives.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
$78000 - $90000 a year
Protectives targeted compensation for this position is $78000 - $90000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to job location skills and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protectives total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.
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Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits addition to offering comprehensive health dental and vision insurance we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g. paid time off paid parental leave short-term disability and a cultural observance day).The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards Protectives platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Companys benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability please emailemailprotected. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting retaining and growing an inclusive workforce.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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