The Derivative Investment Accountant is part of the Investment group which is responsible for the accounting and reporting for the client's Invested Assets comprised of fixed maturity securities, alternative investments, residential loans, equity securities, hedge funds, and various types of derivatives.The team's specific responsibilities include reconciliation of transactional data from various sub ledgers to the general ledger and ultimately the client's financial statements, as well as all related external reporting for investments (10-Q/K, Financial Supplement, STAT Audited Financials and Investment NAIC reporting). The team is also responsible for the implementation of new GAAP and STAT accounting standards as it relates to investments, establishing the accounting for new transactions or new investment types and management of the risks, controls and client audit as it relates to investments and Investment FP&A.Key Responsibilities:Prepare issued debt journal entries and financial schedules for US GAAP and STATAssist Director with preparation of US GAAP and statutory hedge accounting packagesPrepare quarter end derivative elimination and consolidation journal entriesPrepare accounting reconciliations and administer derivative financial controls programPrepare and reconcile various financial statement disclosuresProvide analytical support, including management reporting, for senior managementPrepare certain recurring journal entries as part of monthly and quarterly closeExecute recurring data validations and checksManage data governance process for Invested AssetsCross train with other team members within Investment Accounting and provide support as deemed necessaryLiaise with Operations, Treasury and other teams within ClientEnsure compliance with relevant policies and procedures for derivative accountingBasic Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years of experience in Investment Accounting and one or a combination of the following: Insurance, Financial Services and/or Finance & AccountingPreferred Skills/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a major in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Math, Statistics); Advanced Degree, CPA or CFA is preferred5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance in Financial Services industry with 3+ years of experience working with ASC 815Solid practical knowledge of derivative products/markets. In addition, knowledge of other investment products is preferredExperience with application of US GAAP hedge accounting is preferredExperience with STAT accounting is preferredStrong knowledge and experience of financial instruments, including fixed income and equity securities, loans, alternative investments and moreStrong knowledge and experience of GAAP accounting pronouncements, US GAAP and US insurance statutory disclosure and reporting requirements for Invested AssetsStrong controllership mindset or financial reporting role at a public company; insurance sector experience a plus, audit background is preferredComputer proficiency with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeProfessional Skills:Innovative, improvement mindsetClear/critical thinking, excellent written/verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a cross-functional teamAbility to balance multiple projects at once, to prioritize appropriately, and to approach the work with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail to produce high quality results in a time sensitive environmentHigh level of motivation and initiative, ability to work independently, including strong organizational and management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage a broad range of stakeholdersCompensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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