Investment Accountant Associate - Hartford, CT Office

Location: Hartford, CT Office (hybrid work schedule)

In this position you are responsible for supporting HSB investment accounting function. This encompasses financial statements & footnotes reporting, journal entry booking, and reconciling accounting figures/data between PeopleSoft general ledger system at HSB and Aladdin/PAM accounting system at BlackRock (third-party investment accounting service agent) separately on both an IFRS and STAT basis of accounting.

Also responsible for preparing various investment schedules for IFRS 9 and HSB Management reporting; as well as for working in conjunction with personnel from Investment Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Statutory Reporting teams; while also working regularly in conjunction with external colleagues from BlackRock.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Investment Accounting experience is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of investment accounting; preferably within the insurance industry
• Knowledge of fixed income securities (Bonds, ABS, MBS) and their intrinsic, contractual features
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team while adhering to strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger system is a plus
• Knowledge of SOVOS statutory reporting system is a plus
• Knowledge of PAM For Investments accounting system is a plus

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.