Senior Investment Accounting Analyst

Company: Robert Half
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join our insurance client’s dynamic team in Des Moines, Iowa as a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s financial landscape! This is your opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment where your expertise in investment accounting will directly impact business decisions and financial reporting. As a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst, you'll manage and analyze investment-related financial data, deliver critical reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You'll collaborate with professionals across departments, drive process improvements, and contribute to the organization's ongoing success. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate, timely annual, quarterly, and monthly investment reports for both internal leadership and external stakeholders. Manage and maintain the organization’s investment accounting system, safeguarding data integrity and reliability. Analyze and project cash flows to support financial planning and strategic decisions. Update and maintain the investment database, ensuring information is both precise and accessible. Be a subject matter expert on investment accounting, offering insights and guidance within your department. Tackle complex assignments with professionalism and uphold compliance with statutory accounting principles and GAAP. Collaborate effectively across all levels to achieve department and company goals. Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards in investment-related reporting. Monitor and evaluate investment portfolios, including derivatives and fixed income assets. Lead process improvements and contribute to enhancing reporting systems. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are passionate about investment accounting, and want to take your career to the next level, our client wants to hear from you! Deep expertise in investment accounting principles, including statutory accounting and GAAP—ready to tackle complex financial challenges with confidence. Hands-on experience managing fixed income portfolios and derivatives, giving you real-world insight into dynamic investment strategies. Advanced skills in maintaining and analyzing investment databases, where your attention to detail drives data accuracy and actionable insights. Proven ability to prepare comprehensive and precise financial reports that support high-stakes decision-making. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to find solutions and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding communication skills—collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared goals. Well-versed in leading financial systems and investment tools, empowering you to work efficiently and innovate. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required—your educational foundation sets you up for success.

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