At American Equity Investment Life Holding Company ® we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Senior Investment Accounting & Reporting Analyst is responsible for performing accounting, reporting and analysis over the investment portfolios of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Holding Company and its' affiliates and subsidiaries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares key deliverables for quarterly GAAP and Statutory investment results packages utilized by senior management, including in-depth analysis and reconciliation of investment income and realized gain/losses across all asset classes, in addition to yield analysis and projection.
- Prepares GAAP and Statutory investment disclosures and schedules such as fair value footnote, derivatives footnote, etc.
- Responsible for certain aspects of monthly and quarterly derivative accounting processes, including journal entry activity, management reports and account reconciliations.
- Work closely with third-party accounting service providers to ensure accounting and reporting of investments is performed accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with and provide analysis to various stakeholders and business leaders across the organization.
- Assist in the design, execution and documentation of investment-related SOX controls.
- Contribute to team automation and process improvement efforts.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and other project-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports:
None
General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs):
None
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field of study; plus five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Prior experience and proficiency with Excel, PAM, BlackRock Aladdin, WINGS, SAP general ledger preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
CPA preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external parties at all levels.
- Knowledge of the investment industry, including financial data management and reporting.
- Knowledge of applicable GAAP and Statutory accounting rules and regulations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Strong systems aptitude
- Ability to identify process improvements that create efficiencies and improve work product.
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What We Do
American Equity* Fixed Index Annuities * Retirement Planning * Customer Service
An American-owned and operated company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® is a leader in the fixed indexed annuities marketplace. American Equity’s growth and success is attributed to our dedication to excellent customer service and emphasis on building customer relationships.
“The One Who Works for You!®” serves as the foundation for the way American Equity does business and values its more than 500 employees. Guided by our Principles of Excellence, we do more than sell retirement annuity products -- we are dedicated to fostering opportunity and innovation to meet the ever-changing needs and goals of retirement.
"It's About the People" is the American Equity story and the legacy of our founder David J. Noble. This commitment to excellence includes our employees, agents, partners, and contract owners. We thank you for entrusting us with the things that matter most.
When your retirement begins, you want to ensure you can enjoy it, which is why it’s important to have reliable support that can help fund every day of your golden years. After all, your life of hard work has earned you the retirement you planned for. These are the guiding principles that define everything we do. American Equity is the one who works for you.
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