The Senior Investment Accountant is a cross-functional professional with expertise in public market accounting and its integration across the State Board of Administration (SBA) business units. Key responsibilities include project initiatives and AI implementation, participating in all project initiative meetings, collaborating with accounting subject matter experts to coordinate responses and communications, and conducting testing of new systems and software. The role also involves evaluating accounting procedures to identify opportunities where AI may improve processes. Additional duties include supporting reconciliations, preparing class actions, and assisting with financial reporting. The Senior Investment Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead Accounting Project Coordinator for new SBA initiatives
- Artificial Intelligence initiatives
- Providing cross-functional accounting support across multiple units
- Developing and maintaining thorough knowledge of the use of SBA systems, operations and procedures and participates in Accounting's cross-training plan
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Four years of related experience. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of direct experience.
Preference:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, mathematics, or a related field
- Meets the eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination
- Certified Public Accountant certificate from the Florida State Board of Accountancy
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced computer skills to include performing advanced queries
- Skill in analyzing accounting processes and improving or creating new procedures/processes
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting accounting standards, regulations, and other authoritative guidance, specifically as it relates to governmental accounting
- Skill in analyzing complex accounting issues and making appropriate recommendations
- Skill in collecting/organizing accounting data, interpreting its significance, and preparing accurate financial reports
- Skill in independently analyzing and solving reconciliation discrepancies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to effectively train others
- Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet varying deadlines
- Ability to independently solve problems through application of analysis and critical thinking
- Ability to learn new skills in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment
- Ability to perform at a high level in a team environment and to effectively execute all job responsibilities
