Sr Investment Accountant

Salary Range

$95,000 - $130,000

June 15, 2026

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote
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• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. You will be expected to work in the office at least 60% of the work week, with the remaining portion from home.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. You will be expected to work from home, but may be requested to come to the office based on business need.

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

• Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access with VBA/macro experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, BW, Workiva, and/or similar accounting/financial software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and FASB, especially insurance and investment accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and ability to use computer systems and application tools for analysis.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement.
• Demonstrated competencies in consulting, change management, quality, and project management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Six years of professional job‑related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting.
• Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

• CFA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent training and certification.

Less than or equal to 10%.

• Performs SOX testing and ensures SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely for the department to ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Analyzes and researches how to account for new investment vehicles.
• Ensures that the Investments general accounting activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Interprets, analyzes, and implements new FASB and SSAP regulations concerning their relevance to the Investment Department, in collaboration with the Accounting Policy team to determine appropriate treatment.
• Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members.
• Proactively identifies improvements and makes recommendations that may significantly affect management decisions and team performance.
• Assists the team and analyzes complex investment data, completes quantitative and qualitative reviews, and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, SEC and stockholder reports, etc.; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to management.
• Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning, and implementation of strategic long‑range and short‑range goals and objectives and continuous improvement.
• Leads or participates in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REO) investments.
• Identifies and resolves transaction discrepancies and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activity; maintains complete and accurate regulatory filings.
• Develops, analyzes and implements accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with applicable accounting requirements in collaboration with Japan Investment Accounting, Investment Tax, and system support IT teams to ensure processes and systems are optimized and accurate for all bases of accounting needed.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas.
• Works with Investment Accounting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals.
• Maintains…