Investment Accountant I or II

Position Overview

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I or II to join the Finance/Finance Investments team.

Established in 1920, STRS Ohio serves Ohio’s educators and is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public‑school teachers, and university faculty members. As of June 30, 2025, it manages approximately $96.3 billion in assets and pays more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including on‑site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and an on‑site fitness center. The work environment is professional, business casual. STRS Ohio welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for everyone.

Grade 9N: $32.67 – $39.21 per hour.

Grade 10: $76,458 – $91,749 annually.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday‑Friday (Onsite).

Under the direction of the manager, Investment Accounting and Performance, process cash settlements related to trading and other investment‑related activity from the investment accounting system against custodian records, ensuring any discrepancies are documented, researched and resolved within reasonable time frames.

• Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non‑matches, and reconciling items.
• Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts.
• Identify, track, and code investment‑related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions.
• Support month‑end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification.
• Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements. (Grade 9N)
• Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support audit requests, and contribute to documentation, process improvements, and special projects. (Grade 10)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or two years’ of relevant college coursework preferred. (Grade 9N)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. (Grade 10)
• One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment‑related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred. (Grade 9N)
• Three to five years’ related experience required; investment‑related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred. (Grade 10)
• Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required. (Grade 10)
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required. (Grade 9N)
• Comprehensive knowledge with spreadsheet applications required. (Grade 10)
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment‑related decisions about an individual.

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