Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) is currently seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to join our team!
Since 1936, GTL has offered cutting-edge insurance solutions and personalized service for our policyholders and distributors, while supporting personal growth and civic involvement from our employees. We’re seeking candidates who are looking for meaningful work, who want to invest in their growth, and contribute to a company built on timeless virtues and best business practices.
This position is required to work on-site in our Chicagoland (Glenview, IL) office most days. Everyone receives 3 flexible remote days per month and 6 additional Friday PTO days each year! And, we offer half-day Fridays – every Friday!
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily work of the outsourced investment accounting provider to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with service level agreements.
- Review and validate investment-related journal entries, reconciliations, valuations, and reports.
- Analyze complex investment transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
- Evaluate and apply new accounting guidance as needed.
- Lead month-end and quarter-end investment accounting close processes.
- Oversee statutory filings, including NAIC Schedules D, DA, BA, and E, and related disclosures.
- Mentor junior team members and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Prepare Fair Value adjustments required for impaired securities
- Prepare, review, and validate Investments Schedules for Statutory Filings, including Investment Income Exhibits, Realized/Unrealized Gain/Loss Exhibits and prepare related footnote disclosures
- Assist with monitoring and replacing securities in statutory deposits
- Support surplus relief initiatives and underlying investment reporting. Prepare and coordinate communications required because of capital markets transactions, including those with financial guarantors, trustees, asset custodians, rating agencies, and investment managers. Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements associated with the surplus relief reinsurance transactions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 7+ years of investment accounting experience (insurance or financial services preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Statutory and NAIC reporting requirements.
- Experience working with outsourced investment accounting providers or custodians.
- Proficiency with Clearwater or similar investment accounting platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CFA, or active progress toward a certification.
- Experience with private funds and alternative investments
- Prior experience applying new accounting standards and guidance.
- Experience with process automation and system integration.
- Engagement in cultural or community-building activities (ERGs, volunteering, etc.).
- Willingness to travel for team meetings, conferences or other business needs.
- Flexible and willing to support broader business priorities as needed.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects potential pay for the job grade for this role at the time of this posting. Compensation will depend on several factors such as specific competencies, relevant education and experience, qualifications, and industry certifications. Compensation ranges are subject to change and may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Provided eligibility requirements are met employees will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance (full premium paid by employer)
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time
- The amount of time off varies based on tenure and hours worked
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing retirement plan
- The company matches contributions up to 2% provided the employee contributes a minimum of 3%
- The company may make a discretionary contribution to the Profit-Sharing plan
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of investment accounting experience (insurance or financial services preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Statutory and NAIC reporting requirements
- Experience working with outsourced investment accounting providers or custodians
- Proficiency with Clearwater or similar investment accounting platforms
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- CPA, CFA, or active progress toward a certification
- Experience with private funds and alternative investments
- Prior experience applying new accounting standards and guidance
- Experience with process automation and system integration
- Engagement in cultural or community-building activities (ERGs, volunteering, etc.)
- Willingness to travel for team meetings, conferences or other business needs
- Flexible and willing to support broader business priorities as needed
What We Do
Founded in 1936, Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) is a legal mutual reserve company based in Glenview, Illinois. Operating on values of integrity and quality, GTL provides a comprehensive portfolio of competitive health, accident, life, and special risk insurance programs. The company is dedicated to providing personal customer service and innovative insurance solutions that help cover co-payments and other out-of-pocket medical expenses.
