Investment Accountant III

Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. And while we may be a little biased, we believe that our work shapes communities and changes lives.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for more than 100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative ways. We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of investment-related accounting and reporting in conjunction with outside investment managers, the internal investment team, and third-party accounting services. This role operates with a high degree of independence, handling reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements for portfolio including Fixed Income, Equities, and Alternative Investments.

What you can expect:

• Analyze and prepare investment entries and adjustments to the financial statements accurately and timely.
• Provide investment data used in reporting for management and the Board of Directors, including data used in investment committee reports.
• Analyze other than temporary impairment adjustments timely, prepare related reports and maintain the impairment policy.
• Reconcile portfolio balances between general ledger, custodian reports and investment manager reports.
• Identify and implement new investment processes as needed and maintain adequate controls over current processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate audit work papers and disclosures for auditors and examiners for investment-related areas.
• Prepare timely and accurate investment-related sections of the quarterly and annual filings.
• Prepare investment income plan v actual reporting to track performance against financial goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Serve on finance project teams as requested
• Continue to improve processes related to regular activities
• Maintain all relevant controls related to job duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Required:
  • At least 3 - 5 years of accounting/finance experience required with an emphasis in investment accounting or NAIC Statutory Accounting. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the ability to apply these to job duties.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Alternative Investment Accounting Experience
  • CPA certification preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Regular attendance required. Extensive telephone and computer work. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a remote team environment.

We can’t do our work without people like you.
Our employees are extraordinary and committed to making a difference. Here’s some of the ways we show our appreciation.

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• We love who you are. Pinnacol is on a journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re committed to creating a culture that deeply values differences, where everyone feels like they belong.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 12 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with. The compensation amount for this role is targeted at $87,600-$105,900. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including your experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Want to love your work? Apply today!

Pinnacol is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email recruiting_team@pinnacol.