Investment Accountant III

Investment Accountant III The Company:  Aflac Incorporated The Location:  GA, US The Division:  Financial Services Job Id:  8885 Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 Job Posting End Date: March 31, 2026   We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.   Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.   Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.     Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.  If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.   What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations   What does it take to be successful in this role? Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Office suite software, VBA/macro experience preferred   Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills   Advanced user of SAP, BW or similar software preferred   Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the accounting standards codification (ASC)   Knowledge of specific insurance/investment accounting principles preferred   Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement   General understanding of investment products preferred   Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field Four years of professional job-related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting Or an equivalent combination of education and experience   Travel Less than or equal to 10%   Principal Duties & Responsibilities Analyzes and reconciles complex investment transactions on a daily basis to various data sources and subsequently updates the investment accounting sub-ledger (FAM)   Participates in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REOs) investments   Assists with the training and development of junior team members   Assists junior team members in resolving complex issues that may arise during daily processing   Coordinates activities with the Global Investments Division for resolving discrepancies or issues regarding investment transactions and investment, and ensures resolution is effective   Independently coordinates and maintains effective working relationships with business partners, including Accounting Policy, Tax, Financial Reporting, Global Investments, and internal and external auditors   Assists in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems and processes   Maintains a continuous improvement culture by looking for ways to eliminate manual processes and enhance processes and developing recommendations for improvement   Provides direct support to the investment accounting management team   Performs other duties as required