Senior Investment Accounting Analyst 2025-02209

Wyoming Retirement System Senior Investment Accounting Analyst

The Wyoming Retirement System Senior Investment Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing daily investment accounting tasks, assisting with the reconciliation of investment records, and supporting the preparation of financial accounting statements. This role contributes to the accuracy and integrity of the Wyoming Retirement System's investment data, supporting the Investment Accounting Manager and the broader finance team.

Essential functions include performing daily investment accounting activities, assisting with the reconciliation of investment manager statements with the custodian and bank records, tracking and monitoring the receipt of investment manager reports and statements, entering and maintaining accurate investment data within the agency's fiscal reporting and control systems, and assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual investment reports.

Qualifications

The candidate should act as a key resource for evaluating, researching, and resolving complex investment accounting challenges. They should collaborate on the design and implementation of accounting systems, records, and procedures to adapt to evolving requirements. They should monitor investment expenditures to ensure strict adherence to GAAP and actively support annual year-end closing processes. They should maintain strong internal controls, comprehensive system documentation, and optimized workflow processes for financial systems, to ensure accurate and timely investment accounting information.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance) and 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst. Alternatively, 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst may substitute for education.