Investment Accounting - Staff Accountant I

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. As part of the team, you'll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a place where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement. The company has been named to Ward's 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies and recognized on Ingram's Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024.

This Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting – Accounting Operations position reports to Andrew Chivington, Senior Manager, and can be based out of Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. The team works a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day investment ledger operations, including data entry, GL maintenance, and support of entity and account setup processes.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including GL feed preparation, UMB/SST loads, workbook completion, and trial balance re-runs.
• Prepare and maintain cash reconciliations and reconciliation workpapers, including support of PAM-to-GL and IER-to-Pre-Close tie-outs.
• Assist in the preparation of audit PBC schedules for assigned entities and respond to follow-up inquiries from internal and external auditors.
• Support consolidation tagging, journal entry preparation, and portfolio tree compare reviews.
• Perform investment-level data validation, including income, RGL, and holdings reviews, to support close and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with intercompany entries, cash wire scrubs, and other operational support tasks as assigned.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, special projects, and new investment onboarding support as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; investment or corporate accounting experience a plus.
• CPA candidate or willingness to pursue CPA designation preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus (PeopleSoft and PAM preferred).
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel required).
• Willingness to develop industry-related knowledge in investment accounting and operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance.
• Educational assistance to support career development.
• Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.