Accounting & Finance Analyst

About the role

The Accounting & Finance Analyst I supports core accounting, investment oversight, and financial analysis activities. This role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and well-prepared financial insights. The position offers exposure to investment accounting, financial analytics, and insurance-related processes, providing a strong foundation for career growth within finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Investment Accounting Oversight
  • Liaise with third-party provider to oversee monthly investment accounting and reporting
  • Review investment reports for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal records
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with external providers and internal teams
  • Assist with documentation and support for audits related to investments
• Investment Committee Support
  • Coordinate and compile materials for Investment Committee meetings
  • Prepare investment summaries, performance reporting, and supporting schedules
  • Ensure timely distribution of materials and maintain organized documentation
• Financial Statement Analytics
  • Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis (actual vs. actual comparisons)
  • Identify key drivers of period-over-period changes and variances
  • Prepare supporting schedules and provide insights to Accounting and Finance leadership
• Cash Flow Analysis
  • Support cash flow monitoring and analysis
  • Track inflows and outflows and assist in forecasting and reporting activities
  • Help ensure cash activity is accurately reflected in financial records
• Collateral Trust Oversight
  • Assist in monitoring collateral trusts to ensure compliance with Investment Policy Statements (IPS) and regulatory requirements
  • Track asset levels, eligibility, and concentration limits
  • Support reporting and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• General Accounting Support
  • Assist with reconciliations, schedules, and reporting deliverables as assigned
  • Support month-end close processes as needed
  • Maintain organized workpapers and documentation for audit readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Less than 1 year intern or co-op experience in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Exposure to investments, insurance, or financial services is a plus

Qualifications

• Technical Skills
  • Solid understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
  • Accounting principles (GAAP familiarity preferred)
  • Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic data analysis)
  • Familiarity with financial systems or data tools is a plus
• Core Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in accounting and finance

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements

10% periodic travel may be required