Job Description

This role will be responsible for recording, reconciling, and balancing complex financial transactions related to investment portfolios. The Investment Accountant III will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reports, applying company policies and procedures, and providing analytic support for accounting projects. This individual will work collaboratively with both internal and external contacts, provide coaching to lower-level staff, and serve as a resource to management on complex accounting issues.

• Investment Accounting : Oversee the accounting and reporting for various investment portfolios, including fixed income, equity, and alternative investments. Ensure accurate recording of all transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, income recognition, and valuations. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of investment accounting practices, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Monthly and Quarterly Reporting : Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements related to investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NAIC SSAP (Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles), GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or other regulatory requirements.
• Reconciliations : Perform monthly reconciliation of investment accounts and ensure that all discrepancies are resolved promptly. Work closely with custodian banks and other external partners to ensure data accuracy.
• Audit Support : Assist in audit processes by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit queries. Ensure that financial statements and records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the investment management, operations, and reporting teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment on investment activities. Act as a key resource for internal stakeholders and provide expertise in investment accounting.
• Information Exchange & Communication : Provide, acquire, and exchange information of all levels of complexity with internal and external contacts, ensuring clear and accurate communication across all parties.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency : Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements in the accounting function, ensuring that workflows are efficient, accurate, and aligned with company objectives.

***Manager has a strong preference for a candidate near Walnut Creek, CA but is open to anyone in the PST timezone.

Key technologies: MS Office Productivity Software (word, PowerPoint, excel, etc.). Oracle and Princeton Asset Management desired

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