Associate, Portfolio Accountant

Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry.

We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.

The primary responsibility of a portfolio accountant is to account and report on assigned client accounts in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all investment activity on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to the bank and applicable portfolio management reports to ensure the integrity of reported data by the agreed upon due date.
• Prepare bank custody reconciliation's on a monthly basis, accurately researching and resolving any out-of-balances between our internal accounting system and the custodian in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Portfolio Management, Performance measurement and the client to ensure that all accounting/reporting needs are met and communicated to one's supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Prepare regulatory exhibits and tax reports on a quarterly and annual basis in an accurate and timely fashion. This would include the preparation of Schedule D's, Summary by Country, Investment and Capital Exhibits, as well as the Special Schedule of Deposits.
• Access daily, activity at the bank to properly review the accuracy of daily trade activity maintained within our accounting system inclusive of purchases, sales, coupon payments, and corporate actions.
  
  

Ancillary Responsibilities

• Filing hard copy monthly/quarterly/annual report packages into file cabinets or archive boxes.
  
  

Decision Making Level/Position Latitude

• Independently interfaces with clients;
• Independently resolves most reconciliation issues; requires supervision to identify complex reconciliation issues
  
  

Requirements

• College undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2-5 years of previous work experience preferably in investment accounting or similar field (Insurance company a plus)
• Basic understanding of a financial statements
• Working knowledge of PC's, preferably Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with clients and staff
• Good analytic and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written form and orally
• Ability to work under strict time constraints, and prioritize workload
• Strong team orientation and willingness to work overtime
  
  

Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to meet compliance obligations reflecting Conning's core values of honesty and integrity; must accept responsibility for compliance in each role and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements.