Investment Accountant III at Aflac analyzing and reconciling complex investment transactions and participating in accounting and reporting of REOs. Assisting team development and maintaining partnerships with business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Analyzes and reconciles complex investment transactions on a daily basis to various data sources and subsequently updates the investment accounting sub-ledger (FAM)
Participates in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REOs) investments
Assists with the training and development of junior team members
Assists junior team members in resolving complex issues that may arise during daily processing
Coordinates activities with the Global Investments Division for resolving discrepancies or issues regarding investment transactions and investment, and ensures resolution is effective
Independently coordinates and maintains effective working relationships with business partners, including Accounting Policy, Tax, Financial Reporting, Global Investments, and internal and external auditors
Assists in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems and processes
Maintains a continuous improvement culture by looking for ways to eliminate manual processes and enhance processes and developing recommendations for improvement
Provides direct support to the investment accounting management team
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Four years of professional job-related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting
Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Office suite software, VBA/macro experience preferred
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills
Advanced user of SAP, BW or similar software preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the accounting standards codification (ASC)
Knowledge of specific insurance/investment accounting principles preferred
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement
General understanding of investment products preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health care flexible spending
Dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
Annual bonuses
Opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
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