Entry-level Accounting Associate - Insurance/Investment Accounting

Associate, Insurance/Investment Accounting

New Accounting Grads welcome to apply!

Locations: Windsor, CT | Hybrid  

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  

• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity 

• 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 

• 0-3 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 in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.