Investment Accountant I

Essential Responsibilities

• Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Posts, balances and reconciles various invested asset accounts.
• Reconciles custody bank activity.
• Performs transaction analyses, investigates data variances or anomalies and creates reports for review.
• May provide accounting support and administration for specific investment categories (such as derivatives, mortgage loans, limited partnerships, etc.).
• Performs daily collateral processing.

Other Duties

• May assist with special projects.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures (understanding of IFRS and Statutory accounting preferred).
• Ability to learn and understand Jackson products and systems.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good PC skills, including MS Word, Access and Excel and other department software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field required.
• 1+ years work experience preferred.