Investment Accountant

USAA Real Estate Company was founded in 1982 as the real estate investment arm of USAA. With approximately $15 billion in assets under management, the company provides co-investment asset management services to U.S. pension funds, as well as to foreign and domestic institutional investors.

This job is responsible for GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting for investment transactions including daily accounting and reconciliation duties. Will coordinate accounting efforts with custodians, including reconciling daily investment activity in the investment accounting system and performs the close the books process for the investment portfolios.

* Applies GAAP, statutory (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex investment transactions, and demonstrates understanding of key implications. Communicates processes and procedures, financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders. * Performs in an advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies. * Leads special projects and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion. * Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners. Acquires and applies intermediate knowledge of the business to resolve issues and provide informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision-making. * Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools. Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system. * Provides guidance and shares knowledge with less experienced team members. * Serves as subject matter expert on projects related to accounting systems, legal structures, new product launches and other initiatives, ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting standards. May participate in the RFP process. * Identifies opportunities for process improvements that further departmental goals and objectives.

**Minimum Requirements** * Four (4) years relevant work experience performing standard accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or other similar experience. * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree. Four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. **Preferred** * Masters degree in Accounting or Finance. * CPA. * Four (4) to six (6) years relevant work experience performing GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting for investment transactions using an investment accounting system. * Experience preparing investment schedules and footnotes for statutory and other regulatory filings. * Experience using Bloomberg Terminal to research moderately complex to complex fixed income instruments. **Knowledge/Skills/Attributes** * Intermediate knowledge of GAAP, STAT and regulatory accounting practices * Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with other team members and senior management * Proficient knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies * Proficient knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting discipline * Proficient in applicable Microsoft Office applications