Investment Accountant at allnessinc – Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Job Title : Investment Accountant
Description Responsibilities of the Investment Accountant: •Focuses on Accounting for investments. Will do month-end close for the whole business, including subsidiaries each with its own investment portfolio. They use software to track and need to look at and understand the gaps behind it. More high-level review from the system. •Supervising the accounting functions for existing business as well as facilitating the implementation of new business. •Reviewing and approving certain deliverables prepared by the Senior Accountants and Accountants and is responsible for staff training and the professional development of all direct reports. •Coordinating with Accounting Management to ensure the timeliness of the monthly accounting close process pursuant to the close calendar. •Overseeing the implementation of new business (start-up, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) as it relates to all areas of responsibility. •Implementing and testing of new systems and processes as they relate to the accounting functions. •Facilitating employee training and ensuring the professional development of all direct reports. •Reviewing and approving certain journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by the Senior Accountants and Accountants. •Facilitating and ensuring the effectiveness of the internal control process as it relates to the relevant areas of responsibility. •Assisting and/or overseeing the assistance provided to the Financial Reporting team in the preparation of the financial deliverables as needed. •Preparing and/or reviewing certain audit deliverables to ensure timely and accurate accounting deliverables. •Acting as a technical and operational resource for all direct reports to support daily functions. •Identifying process inefficiencies, recommending efficient process alternatives, and facilitating the implementation of process improvements as it relates to the areas of responsibility. •Preparing and/or reviewing Statutory information related to Cash and Investments Requirements of the Investment Accountant: • bachelor’s degree is required in Accounting or Finance. •Three to five years of progressive accounting experience required. •Two to four years of GAAP investment accounting experience required. •STAT reporting experience preferred. •One to three years of supervisory experience preferred. •Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. •Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and application thereof. •Experience with PeopleSoft of similar ERP system preferred. •Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. •Experience at a public accounting firm preferred. Benefits of the Investment Accountant: •Medical Insurance •Dental Insurance •Vision Insurance •Life Insurance •Short Term / Long Term Disability •401 (k) – Profit Sharing