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INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT I

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Date:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  41911

Agency:  Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois 
Closing Date/Time:  10/25/2024 
Salary:  $60,465-$77,395 
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Investment Accounting Manager, the Investment Accountant I perform accounting and auditing duties related to investment activity which is required in the management of master trustee and external investment manager transactional reporting.  The Investment Accountant I is responsible primarily for data processing and document retention work for the Investment Accounting team. This position contributes to higher level work such as accounting analytics, strategic planning, and compliance. This role is level one in the three-level job family that reports to the Investment Accounting Manager. 

Essential Functions

  • Maintain Audit Required Documentation as necessary. 
  • Receive, deposit, and reconcile Security Litigation Proceeds 
  • Balance and verify transactional activity from Plan Accounting 
  • Balance and verify transactional activity from Master Trustee 
  • Receive and record private markets transactional activity. 
  • Maintenance of investment custody accounts 
  • Reconcile private markets transactional activity with asset class consultants. 
  • Contribute to department work related to compliance, accounting analytics, and strategic planning/development. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated analytical skills                                                                                                    
  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills                                                                           
  • Excellent collaboration and team building skills                                                                                                  
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills                                                                                  
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems     

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business administration, or related field. Four years of relevant experience may supplement a bachelor’s degree.
  • One (1) year of working or volunteer experience preferably related to accounting, auditing, or financial analysis. Master’s degree may supplement this requirement. 
  • CPA certification or candidacy preferred. 

Work Hours:  8:30am - 4:30pm 
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397 
Agency Contact: cwalls@trsil.org
Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement 

 

TRS provides retirement benefits for teachers who are employed by all Illinois public common and charter school districts located outside the city of Chicago. The Illinois Pension Code contains the laws relating to our creation, benefits, and administration.

 

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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