What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Accountant position at EquiTrust?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the preparation of investment portfolio reports including STAT and GAAP financial statements, core investment earnings reports and ad hoc reports as required by management, various regulatory departments and rating agencies.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (Blue Book) as well as applicable investment schedules, investment footnotes, which include detailed supporting investment schedules.
- Monitors daily trade activity, monthly portfolio earnings calculations and investment funds withheld computations, and capital gains and losses. Records required investment accounting entries in the general ledger for multiple legal entities.
- Assists with the development of new reports and ledgers for special investment projects as needed.
- Assists with the ongoing maintenance of an investment data warehouse, which is used to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of investment results.
- Assists with the various audits of company records, working with external auditors as well as various departments of insurance personnel.
- Supports the Investment Accounting team and/or other departments on an as needed basis.
- Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.
- Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ownership and accountability for the tasks assigned by management.
- Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work, communicate and collaborate with both internal and external parties effectively.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills, including good judgment and discretion.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and strong ability to execute under pressure.
Training or Work Experience:
- 1 – 3 years accounting experience required.
- Prior experience in an investment accounting role preferred.
- Prior experience in the insurance industry preferred.
- Prior experience preparing statutory statements (Blue Book) preferred.
- Working knowledge of Pam for Investments, Aladdin and Business Objects is a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Required - Accounting
Working Conditions:
- Travel not required/likely.
