Senior Accountant Minneapolis, MN

Senior Accountant (Investments)

Are you looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity in investment management? Our client, a well-regarded and established investment management firm located in the Twin Cities, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for a direct hire role.

In this role, you will be responsible for daily accounting and reconciliation of investment portfolio transactions. Your duties will include data analysis, problem resolution, preparation of various reports based on GAAP, statutory and management basis, and the implementation of accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting for investment and derivative processes in accordance with GAAP, statutory, internal and external policies.
• Preparation of journal entries and the resolution of complex accounting transactions.
• Report preparation for statutory/regulatory filings.
• Performing reconciliations and clearing outstanding variances.
• Developing process improvements while minimizing financial risks.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Proficiency in General Ledger and spreadsheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Understanding of investment and derivative instruments
• Advanced Excel skills and some Access database knowledge
• A detailed understanding of the end-to-end process flows, systems, controls and impacts across products and business lines