Accountant Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant - Lead (Alternative Investments).

Richmond, VA (Hybrid).
Pay Range: $47.50 - $50.50/hour.

Alphanumeric is hiring an Accountant - Lead to join a respected organization with a longstanding presence in the financial and insurance industries. If you're an accounting professional with experience in investment accounting, U.S. GAAP, or Statutory reporting, this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex investment portfolios while partnering with cross-functional finance teams on strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do:

As a member of the Investments team, you'll help support the accounting and reporting of a diverse alternative investments portfolio that helps drive the organization's long-term financial success.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and support U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting for alternative investments.
• Analyze system outputs to ensure accurate accounting treatment of investment transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, transaction reviews, financial reporting, loan pricing analysis, and real estate owned accounting.
• Research accounting guidance and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with Finance teams across multiple business lines to support investment strategies.
• Assist with accounting policy implementation and business process improvement initiatives.
• Support SOX compliance by maintaining controls documentation and evaluating operational risks.
• Participate in strategic projects and perform additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in U.S. GAAP and/or U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to business partners.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join?

• Work with a well-established leader in the financial and insurance industry.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated alternative investment accounting.
• Collaborate with experienced finance professionals across the organization.
• Contribute to high-impact projects that influence investment strategy and business operations.
• Competitive hourly compensation and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

If you're looking to grow your career in investment accounting while working on meaningful, strategic initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!