Senior Investment Accounting Analyst - Ascension Health
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Details
+ Department: Ascension Investment Management (AIM)
+ Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday
+ Location: St. Louis, MO (remote with occasional on-site meetings, must be local)
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant reports to the Director, Investment Operations, and supports the Manager, Investment Operations, Senior Director, Investment Operations, the Health Ministries, and Financial Reporting in the administration and accounting for the Ascension Alpha Fund, LLC (the “Fund”) and other cash and investment management programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Responsible for the detailed accounting, accelerated monthly close process, and administration of multiple investment portfolios. This includes preparation and distribution of monthly earnings allocation and all internal and external reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
+ Reconciliation of monthly reporting, unitized plan accounting, general ledgers, and detailed recordkeeping systems. Maintenance of GL accounts, GL reports and Excel closing documents.
+ First-line contact with Health Ministries concerning intercompany accounting, in-house banking and control pool reconciliations.
+ Preparation of audit supporting schedules and confirmation requests and their resolution including financial statement and footnote preparation which includes Topic 820 Fair Value and Topic 815 derivative disclosures. Preparation of Advisory Committee reports, accounting disclosures, and other special projects/reports as necessary.
+ Liaison with custodial banks and administrators. Responsible for the implementation of new unitized plan accounting and overall financial integrity.
+ Preparation and assistance with monthly monitoring of the asset allocation for all portfolios and participants.
+ Coordination of data between custodian bank, investment consultant, and investment managers. Primary user-support contact for maintenance of online access to recordkeeping system for the portfolios. Preparation of foreign compliance and registration for investment managers.
+ Responsible for trade communications, journal entries, unitized instructions and other pertinent communication for portfolio rebalancing activity in a time sensitive and accurate manner.
+ Responsible for the annual alternative manager audited financial statement and Form ADV review as a part of ongoing due diligence and compliance.
+ Promotes and practices the Ascension Core Values.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Accountant Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other pertinent field with two to four years of financial investment experience preferred. A CPA, MBA and/or CFA candidate is preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
+ Department: Ascension Investment Management (AIM)
+ Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday
+ Location: St. Louis, MO (remote with occasional on-site meetings, must be local)
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant reports to the Director, Investment Operations, and supports the Manager, Investment Operations, Senior Director, Investment Operations, the Health Ministries, and Financial Reporting in the administration and accounting for the Ascension Alpha Fund, LLC (the “Fund”) and other cash and investment management programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Responsible for the detailed accounting, accelerated monthly close process, and administration of multiple investment portfolios. This includes preparation and distribution of monthly earnings allocation and all internal and external reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually).
+ Reconciliation of monthly reporting, unitized plan accounting, general ledgers, and detailed recordkeeping systems. Maintenance of GL accounts, GL reports and Excel closing documents.
+ First-line contact with Health Ministries concerning intercompany accounting, in-house banking and control pool reconciliations.
+ Preparation of audit supporting schedules and confirmation requests and their resolution including financial statement and footnote preparation which includes Topic 820 Fair Value and Topic 815 derivative disclosures. Preparation of Advisory Committee reports, accounting disclosures, and other special projects/reports as necessary.
+ Liaison with custodial banks and administrators. Responsible for the implementation of new unitized plan accounting and overall financial integrity.
+ Preparation and assistance with monthly monitoring of the asset allocation for all portfolios and participants.
+ Coordination of data between custodian bank, investment consultant, and investment managers. Primary user-support contact for maintenance of online access to recordkeeping system for the portfolios. Preparation of foreign compliance and registration for investment managers.
+ Responsible for trade communications, journal entries, unitized instructions and other pertinent communication for portfolio rebalancing activity in a time sensitive and accurate manner.
+ Responsible for the annual alternative manager audited financial statement and Form ADV review as a part of ongoing due diligence and compliance.
+ Promotes and practices the Ascension Core Values.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Accountant Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other pertinent field with two to four years of financial investment experience preferred. A CPA, MBA and/or CFA candidate is preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
Source : Ascension Health