Investment Accountant

Summary

Prosperity Life Insurance Group, LLC is seeking a talented Investment Accountant to assist with operations, accounting, and reporting functions as it relates the Company’s general account investment portfolio.  Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills, and experience with insurance investment accounting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Company’s third-party accounting service providers to ensure accounting and reporting of investments is performed accurately and timely.
• Prepare journal entries related to cash and investments.
• Prepare investment accounting reports as needed to support finance, actuarial, tax, and investment department needs.
• Perform reconciliations of monthly ledger balances back to sub-ledger systems.
• Prepare and perform analysis to assist in the review of reasonability of results.
• Assist with research and analysis over correct accounting treatment for new investments.
• Assist with preparing Statutory and GAAP quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Assist with requests from auditors and/or state examiners.
• Other items as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job currently does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

• Being self-motivated to succeed in an autonomous work environment.
• Sharp attention to detail is a key priority.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to take on new and challenging assignments.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and stressful situations with attention to detail.
• Accountable for quality, accuracy, and results of operational data.
• Fluent with advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
• Experience with Clearwater for Investment Accounting or other investment accounting systems is preferred.

Education and/or Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in insurance investment accounting. Level and title commensurate with experience. 
• Knowledge of various investment types including bonds, mortgage loans, derivatives and limited partnerships.
• Knowledge of US GAAP rules for investments required. Knowledge of US STAT rules for investments strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to change priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Position requires proficiency and accuracy in using computer system databases. 
• MS Word and Excel spreadsheet skills are required. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000