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.

• 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.

• 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.