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Portfolio Accountant Position:
A Portfolio Accountant is needed to carry out monthly and quarterly closing processes in Dallas, TX. This individual will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries for investment and insurance activities. Additionally, the Portfolio Accountant will handle general ledger account reconciliations and par value reconciliations. They will also perform back-office duties for the trading desk, involving communication with multiple brokers and state banks. The Portfolio Accountant will serve as the primary liaison to investment management teams, custodians, and investment software vendors. Creating monthly financial reports on investment holdings is a key responsibility of this role. Moreover, the Portfolio Accountant will prepare schedules and exhibits of quarterly reports, including IMR/AVR, Schedule D, BA, and DB. They will also provide support for other regulatory reporting requirements, such as MD&A, Risk Based Capital, AmBest, and SRQ filing. The Portfolio Accountant should be prepared to address requests from external auditors, external rating agencies, and regulatory bodies. In the event that it is required, the Portfolio Accountant will assist with State page, State premium tax return, and other State regulatory filing preparation. The ability to identify and propose continuous process improvements is highly valued in this role.

Qualifications for the Portfolio Accountant Role:
The ideal candidate for the Portfolio Accountant position will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. They must have 3-5 years of accounting experience and be well-versed in full-cycle accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in either Insurance or Investment accounting, but consideration will be given to those with experience in either one. The candidate should have experience in preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end financial closings. They should also be familiar with working in a highly regulated industry environment. Prior experience in the life insurance field is highly desirable. Additionally, a strong understanding of investment securities, such as Bonds, Stocks, Structured Securities (CMB, ABS, CMBS, etc.), Options, Private Placements, Swaps, etc., is preferred. The candidate should possess excellent organizational and referencing skills for work papers, financial statements, and schedules. Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required, with a strong emphasis on Excel proficiency. Knowledge of General Ledger Systems and Regulatory Filing Systems, or other insurance-specific financial applications, is a plus. Experience in insurance industry financial applications is also desirable. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills. While SRQ and AmBest preparation experience would be advantageous, it is not required.

Features and Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Discount Card Benefits Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical & Dependent Care
- 401(k) Plan