Job Overview – Senior Investment Accountant
Compensation: $90,000–$100,000/year + bonus
Location: Fairfield County, CT
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Investment Accountant in Fairfield County, CT for our client. This role will support investment accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and financial close activities within a professional financial environment. The Senior Investment Accountant will maintain accurate financial records, analyze investment-related transactions, and collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities as the Senior Investment Accountant:
- Investment Accounting: Record and reconcile investment activity, including income, gains, losses, and related financial transactions.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, investment reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank, investment, and general ledger accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Financial Close: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Accounting Compliance: Maintain accurate accounting records, support audit requirements, and ensure compliance with established accounting standards.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting controls, improve reporting processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications for the Senior Investment Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting, financial services, investment management, fund administration, or a related corporate accounting environment is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes is required, with investment accounting or portfolio reconciliation experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting, investment management, or financial reporting systems is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal teams are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.