Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting

Job Responsibilities

• Reconcile investment data within Markel's investment system
• Perform account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with SOX control requirements
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly general ledger closings and reporting deliverables
• Prepare and review investment related disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K in accordance with GAAP as well as various statutory financial statements in accordance with Statutory accounting standards
• Research and analyze investment fluctuations and communicate key drivers to management
• Research and interpret accounting guidance and compliance regulations pertaining to investments
• Assist with internal and external audit review
• Assist with systems integration and testing as needed
• Work closely with other functional areas (i.e. treasury, financial reporting, corporate accounting, statutory reporting, tax) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals
• Maintain investment related SOX documentation and remediate any control issues in compliance with control requirements
• Collaborate with teammates to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and other strategic accounting and business projects as they arise

Education and Skillset

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• 1+ years of work experience in accounting, investments or other finance fields
• Proficiency with Excel required
• Experience with Oracle applications or investment accounting subledger system a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong desire for continuous improvement
• Curiosity across disciplines
• Interest in investments a plus