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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Investment Accounting Specialist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Summary: Prepares accurate financial reporting for fixed income, equity securities and alternative investments for Northwestern Mutual and related entities.Completes processes to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to internal management as well as external agencies and auditors. Assists in the monthly data integrity process to ensure the accuracy of investments system and its associated financial processing routines in recording the assets, income, and gains and losses. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in preparation of the investment portion of the quarterly and annual statement filings with state insurance regulators and audited financial statements. Complete monthly closing of the accounting systems and associated financial processing routines in recording the assets, income, and gains and losses of Northwestern Mutual and related entities to ensure that proper Statutory and U.S. GAAP principles are applied, including monthly reconciliations of the PAM systems. Works across departments to ensure the accuracy of the transactions. Prepares additional periodic reporting as requested. Identifying and implementing improvement opportunities related to the reporting and financial processing components. Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, or related field or equivalent education plus experience required. Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional accounting experience. Public accounting experience preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. A strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices related to investments a plus. Demonstrated decision making, and analytical skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively maintain relations within divisions of Finance and other company departments as needed A high degree of personal initiative and self-motivation is required. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel. #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: \$47,600.00 Pay Range - End: \$88,400.00 Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C074261D86284418 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.