Investment Accounting & Systems Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Investment Accounting & Systems Analyst based in the United States.

The Investment Accounting & Systems Analyst will play a key role in supporting investment accounting, financial reporting, and trust administration activities within a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving children's health and well-being. This position combines technical accounting expertise with operational coordination, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of investment and trust-related financial records. You will oversee accounting processes for diverse investment portfolios and Special Purpose Trusts while supporting regulatory compliance, audits, and financial reporting requirements. Working closely with internal teams, external investment managers, custodians, and auditors, you will contribute to efficient financial operations and strong internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking to deepen their expertise in investment and trust accounting within a collaborative, purpose-oriented environment.

Accountabilities

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Manage monthly investment accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, account roll-forwards, and the review of investment statements and transactions.

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Prepare month-end accounting entries and analyze investment activity to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.

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Calculate and review investment management fees in accordance with contractual agreements and coordinate payment processing.

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Develop financial schedules, supporting documentation, and investment-related reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.

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Support portfolio rebalancing, transfers, and related transactions through custodian banks and investment platforms.

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Oversee accounting activities for Special Purpose Trusts, including regulatory reporting, market value adjustments, distributions, fees, reconciliations, and journal entries.

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Coordinate charitable distributions from trust accounts while ensuring compliance with trust agreements and applicable regulations.

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Maintain accounting records and prepare supporting schedules for pooled income funds, gift annuity funds, transportation funds, restricted endowments, and other specialized trust arrangements.

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Support annual financial statement audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing requested information.

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Prepare regulatory filings and external reporting documentation while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

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Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, external investment managers, custodians, auditors, and other stakeholders to support investment operations.

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Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls while contributing to process improvement initiatives.

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Use specialized trust accounting software to calculate asset values, income allocations, and trust distributions.

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Provide backup support across key investment accounting functions and review support staff work to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

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At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and audit support documentation.

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Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end closing procedures, and financial reconciliation processes.

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Experience with investment accounting, trust accounting, financial operations, or related activities is highly desirable.

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CPA certification, progress toward CPA qualification, or an equivalent relevant professional credential is preferred.

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Ability to interpret financial information, maintain accurate accounting records, and prepare detailed supporting documentation.

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Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and compliance procedures.

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Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.

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A proactive, dependable, and collaborative approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and operational support.

Benefits

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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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Retirement benefits with employer matching contributions.

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Tuition assistance and opportunities for professional development.

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Opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving children's health and quality of life.

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Collaborative and learning-oriented work environment.

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Compensation determined by relevant professional experience and internal departmental equity.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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