Investment Accountant I or II

STRS Ohio • Full-time • Columbus, Ohio • 6d ago

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Accountant I or II to join the Finance/Finance Investments team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation (Grades 9N and 10):

Grade 9N - $32.67 - $39.21/ hr.

Grade 10 - $76,458 - $91,749

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (Onsite)

General Summary (Grades 9N and 10):

Under the direction of the manager, Investment Accounting and Performance, process cash settlements related to trading and other investment-related activity from the investment accounting system against custodian records, ensuring any discrepancies are documented, researched and resolved within reasonable time frames.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grades 9N and 10):

Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non-matches, and reconciling items.
Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts.
Identify, track, and code investment-related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions.
Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification.
Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements. (Grade 9N)
Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support audit requests, and contribute to documentation, process improvements, and special projects. (Grade 10)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grades 9N and 10):

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree or two years’ of relevant college coursework preferred. (Grade 9N)
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. (Grade 10)
One to three years’ related experience preferred; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred. (Grade 9N)
Three to five years' related experience required; investment-related accounting experience and knowledge of diverse types of investments preferred. (Grade 10)
Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required. (Grade 10)
Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required. (Grade 9N)
Comprehensive knowledge with spreadsheet applications required. (Grade 10)
Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.