Senior Investment Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work of the outsourced investment accounting provider to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with service level agreements.
• Review and validate investment-related journal entries, reconciliations, valuations, and reports.
• Analyze complex investment transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Evaluate and apply new accounting guidance as needed.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end investment accounting close processes.
• Oversee statutory filings, including NAIC Schedules D, DA, BA, and E, and related disclosures.
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare Fair Value adjustments required for impaired securities.
• Prepare, review, and validate Investments Schedules for Statutory Filings, including Investment Income Exhibits, Realized/Unrealized Gain/Loss Exhibits and prepare related footnote disclosures.
• Affiliate with monitoring and replacing securities in statutory deposits.
• Support surplus relief initiatives and underlying investment reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate communications required because of capital markets transactions, including those with financial guarantors, trustees, asset custodians, rating agencies, and investment managers.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements associated with the surplus relief reinsurance transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of investment accounting experience (insurance or financial services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Statutory and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced investment accounting providers or custodians.
• Proficiency with Clearwater or similar investment accounting platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or active progress toward a certification.
• Experience with private funds and alternative investments.
• Prior experience applying new accounting standards and guidance.
• Experience with process automation and system integration.
• Engagement in cultural or community-building activities (ERGs, volunteering, etc.).
• Willingness to travel for team meetings, conferences or other business needs.
• Flexible and willing to support broader business priorities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance (full premium paid by employer)
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time
• The amount of time off varies based on tenure and hours worked
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing retirement plan
• The company matches contributions up to 2% provided the employee contributes a minimum of 3%
• The company may make a discretionary contribution to the Profit-Sharing plan

About the Role

Since 1936, GTL has offered cutting-edge insurance solutions and personalized service for our policyholders and distributors, while supporting personal growth and civic involvement from our employees.

Schedule

This position is required to work on-site in our Chicagoland (Glenview, IL) office most days. Everyone receives 3 flexible remote days per month and 6 additional Friday PTO days each year! And, we offer half-day Fridays – every Friday!

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.