Associate - Insurance/Investment Accounting

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Job Description

SS&C SmartSource, a division of SS&C Technologies, Inc., is seeking an Associate for Insurance/Investment Accounting. This role involves daily and monthly processing, reconciliation, and reporting for various asset types, preparing general ledger feeds, and resolving data differences. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS investment accounting rules, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Windsor, CT, Boston, MA, or Waltham, MA.
Must have:
  • Perform daily and monthly processing, reconciliation, and reporting for asset types.
  • Prepare and perform controls on monthly general ledgers feeds for US GAAP, US STAT, IFRS and other Local GAAPs.
  • Review and resolve differences on daily data reconciliations.
  • Review and resolve differences on reconciliations against multiple custodians and/or asset managers.
  • Identify inefficiencies in the current production process and make recommendations on how to fix them.
  • Address ad hoc inquiries and assist on projects.
  • Document and cross-train processes.
  • Liaise with clients on a day to day basis.
  • Manage change control requests and issue logs.
  • Solid understanding of practical application of accounting rules for investments under US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Strong background with simple and complex investment products.
  • Business related degree.
  • 0+ years’ experience of investment accounting or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry.
  • Proven ability to meet daily and monthly deliverables.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to remain highly organized in a deadline driven environment while maintaining strict attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel.
Good to have:
  • CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification a plus
Perks:
  • Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
  • 401k Matching Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
  • Hands-On, Team-Customized Training, including SS&C University
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Job Details

Get To Know The Team:

SS&C SmartSource, a division of SS&C Technologies, Inc., is an investment accounting outsource group that provides back and middle office accounting, reporting and operations support to Institutional clients including Insurance Companies.

Why You Will Love It Here!

  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
  • Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

  • Perform the daily and monthly processing, reconciliation, and reporting functions for traditional and complex asset types
  • Prepare and perform controls on monthly general ledgers feeds for US GAAP, US STAT, IFRS and other Local GAAPs
  • Review and resolve differences on daily data reconciliations
  • Review and resolve differences on reconciliations against multiple custodians and/or asset managers
  • Identify inefficiencies in the current production process and make recommendations on how to fix them
  • Address ad hoc inquiries and assist on projects
  • Document and cross-train processes
  • Liaise with clients on a day to day basis
  • Manage change control requests and issue logs

What You Will Bring:

  • Solid understanding of practical application of accounting rules for investments under US GAAP and IFRS
  • Strong background with simple and complex investment products
  • Business related degree
  • CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification a plus
  • 0+ years’ experience of investment accounting or equivalent work experience in the insurance industry
  • Proven ability to meet daily and monthly deliverables
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to remain highly organized in a deadline driven environment while maintaining strict attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel

Thank you for your interest! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by the company or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

The company offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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About The Company

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

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