Sr Investment Accountant

Sr Investment Accountant – Aflac Incorporated, GA, US

Job  | Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 | Posting End Date:
July 15, 2026

• Performs SOX testing and ensures SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely for the department to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxle
• Analyzes and researches how to account for new investment vehicles
• Ensures that the Investments general accounting activities are completed entirely, accurately and in a timely manner
• Interprets, analyzes, and implements new FASB and SSAP regulations concerning their relevance to the Investment Department, collaborating with the Accounting Policy team to determine appropriate treatment
• Act 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 which may have an important bearing on management’s decisions and performance of the team
• Assists the team and analyzes complex investment data and information; completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, SEC and stockholders’ 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 (REOs) 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 set up 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 and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team, developing recommendations for improvement, executing those recommendations, and driving the effectiveness of daily huddle meetings
• Develops and maintains reports to enhance reporting requirements
• Performs other duties as required, such as, but not limited to, assisting other areas of investment accounting as a result of turnover/other project needs

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

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

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software applications with VBA/macro experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, BW, Workiva and/or similar accounting/financial software
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting and/or investment accounting
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and ability to understand and 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

• Travel: less than or equal to 10%
• Depending on location: hybrid (60% office, 40% remote) or remote; location within 50 miles of Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC determines designation

• Competitive salary within the stated range; compensation decisions consider education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health and dependent care flexible spending
• Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity supplemental policies at no cost to employee
• 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock
• 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days of PTO, state‑mandated sick leave, and other leaves as per applicable laws
• All benefits comply with applicable leave laws, including sick, safe, adoption and parental leave