Sr Accountant, Investment Accounting

Sr Accountant - FA08BE

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Senior Investment Accountant, Investment Accounting

The Hartford is proud to offer a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility. Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday are designated as enterprise core days, when we expect most employees in hybrid work arrangements to come to the office.
 

The position will be responsible for accounting, reconciling, analyzing, and reporting on derivative and limited partnership investments for The Hartford. The key tasks include:

• Account for derivative instruments on a GAAP and Statutory basis
• Support and reconcile financial values based upon limited partnership fund capital statements which include net investment income, market values and impairments
• Prepare the derivative and partnership plan/outlook ultimately used to provide earnings guidance, including variance analysis
• Preparation and analysis of derivative and limited partnerships disclosures of SEC 10Q/10K filings as well as derivative quarterly/annual NAIC filings
• Develop, support, and maintain information delivery related to derivatives and limited partnerships, including presentations for senior management and the quarterly earnings call
• Interact with portfolio management to understand derivative and partnership investment portfolio trends, including accounting impacts of new initiatives
• Support hedge documentation and the effectiveness process to comply with hedge accounting rules
• Support Sarbanes documentation and continuously monitor internal controls

What are the qualifications for this position?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required, CPA a plus
• 3+ years of accounting, reporting or finance experience
• Basic knowledge of capital markets with a desire to learn investment strategies, although an investment background is not required
• Proactive individual with well-developed communication, analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to react and successfully balance multiple competing priorities under strict time constraints
• Ability to take initiative to research and resolve issues
• Strong computer skills and desire to learn new applications (Maximis, Business Objects, PAFE, WDesk)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$69,840 - $104,760

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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