Senior Investment Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant in Short Hills, NJ.Summary:Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Investment Accounting team. This position will be responsible for analyzing and reconciling investment-related accounts, supporting the monthly close, preparing journal entries and financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and statutory accounting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience working with complex investment or financial statement accounts.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and analyses
• Analyze complex accounting records and financial statements
• Prepare journal entries and accounting adjustments
• Support GAAP and statutory investment disclosures and reporting
• Perform analytical reviews as part of the monthly closing process
• Prepare and support monthly financial close and financial statements
• Apply appropriate accounting treatment for various investment classes, including fixed income, equities, mortgage loans, cash equivalents, and alternative investments
• Research and respond to questions regarding financial results
• Support annual external audits and budgeting activities
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot accounting issues and discrepancies

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of financial accounting experience
• Experience with investment accounting or financial services is preferred
• Experience with investment accounting systems or custodian platforms is a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; Experience with statutory accounting principles is highly desirable
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• CPA designation is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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