What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Buxton?
Description
We are currently looking for an Investment Accountant in our Hartford, CT office. Responsibilities include providing and maintaining securities accounting and reporting for institutional insurance clients, as well as private wealth accounts, on a STAT/GAAP basis. Supporting the internal trading and actuarial functions of SLC Management, in addition to the overall business strategy, by providing financial information for use in achieving superior investment results for clients. Responsibility for the integrity and timeliness of financial data and for ensuring the safeguarding of assets through the application of proper accounting controls.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Maintain and review client investment activity.
- Monitor, control and record investment income.
- Reconcile invested assets and cash activity with custodian banks.
- Prepare and analyze client reporting, including holdings, earned income, transactions, journal entries and Schedule D statutory reporting.
- Monitor and reconcile internal Prime systems.
- Provide technical support and advice on accounting records, policies and procedures.
- Identify improvements or enhancements to the accounting and systems workflow.
- Assist in the accounting conversion of new clients.
- Establish and maintain quality client communications and relationships.
- Provide responses to ad-hoc requests from both external clients and internal Prime professionals.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
- 2-4 years Accounting experience
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to client service
- Familiarity with back office operations
- Knowledge of securities investments
- Knowledge of Schedule D and Statutory reporting a plus
- CAMRA knowledge a plus
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45
