Accountant

Job TitlePerforms complex accounting functions.Job DescriptionAegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices, and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.Position Overview:Performs complex accounting functions. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques, and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording, and analyzing financial data. Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis.Responsibilities:Responsible for the accounting of complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting such as verifying the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records; processing and summarizing financial transactions; preparing income and balance sheet statement; assisting in the preparation of financial reports (e.g., for shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities, and management) and state and federal tax returns.Works with both internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data.Completes and provides a complete analysis of accounting topics relevant to the area.Identifies, researches, and recommends solutions to areas of concern in relation to accounting information.Seeks out potential areas of improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and mapping internal financial statements to business processes.Develops nonstandard reports and statements. Prepares information for use by a higher authority; communicates methodology and areas of concern.Participates on project teams or leads project teams.Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.Reviews and analyzes budget to actual variances and related operation reporting for Division managers.Assists with the preparation of the divisional budget.May be responsible for the quarterly and annual preparation and review of statutory financial reporting.May have supervisory responsibilities, or review work or train other accountants.Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.Minimum of 5 years of experience, with degree.Preferred Qualifications:Solid knowledge of accounting area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium, tax).Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach.Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment.Workplace Policy:Hybrid out of our Cedar Rapids, IA, office (in the office twice a week, between Monday and Thursday; work from home on Fridays).Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives, and experiences.Equal Opportunity Employer: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws. 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