This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home. The Sr Accountant - Investments provides accounting professional or management support of the general financial accounting activities for the organization in compliance with regulatory policies. This position will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and reliable financial operations, data and reporting. At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. We continuously strive to help our customers and employees enjoy life at its very best by reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets and protecting what is most cherished. We're here to help people put worry behind and the future ahead and help enable a life that's rich in family, happiness, health, and financial security. When lives are fulfilled, our mission is fulfilled. What you do Identify and execute appropriate actions, within tolerable risk, to complete daily balancing between investment systems and custodians. Complete monthly reconciliations between investment systems, general ledger and custodians and resolve issues, as needed. Suggest, implement, and/or document improvements to existing processes and solutions. Process trade activity, assist with NAIC data processing and ensure transactional accounting accuracy within the investment system. Produce, analyze, and deliver timely and accurate financial and regulatory reporting. Prioritize work assignments appropriately to meet deadlines. Identify technical and operational issues as it relates to own work area and resolve or escalate as needed. Partner and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on specific business activities Lead monthly close of investment system. Provide support for audits/exams by working directly with the auditors/examiners in providing data and answers to inquiries. Other duties as assigned. What you bring Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. 1-3 years of accounting related experience required. Previous Public Accounting and/or Investment Accounting experience is a plus! Strong working knowledge of Excel. Experience with accounting and financial software (Oracle, PAM, PLM) preferred. Demonstrate initiative and a professional self-directed approach to responsibilities. Display strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to provide a consistent approach and controls to maintain the financial integrity of the business area. What we offer: Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers. We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities. A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others. Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer: Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
