ACCOUNTANT I #6826

#6826 - Accountant I

 

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, an AEGON company, is a leader in the worldwide insurance industry for over 40 years.  AEGON is an international pension, insurance and financial services organization.  Realty Advisors is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where approximately 3200 individuals are employed. 

 

The Investment Reporting area within the AEGON USA Investment Division is seeking an Accountant I to join the Impairment Reporting Team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a great opportunity for an individual to gain exposure to investment reporting implications of stock and bond pricing movements due to issuer specific credit concerns; credit spread changes and/or interest rate pressures.  The individual will work with front office as necessary to gather appropriate documentation to support the Company's position on bonds and stocks with unrealized losses, process impairment related entries, and lead or assist in special projects.  The individual may also help the Impairment Reporting Team in ensuring adequate documentation of internal controls, participate in financial or operational projects which support our strategic goals to improve management information and re-engineer our business processes to gain efficiencies.  The position may also include some accounting research related to impairments.

 

This position requires professional, proactive, and effective communication with internal customers and contacts to ensure that business issues are collaboratively resolved for the success of the company.  The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills:

*Strong organization and prioritization abilities

*Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. 

*Ability to work individually or as part of a team to meeting deadlines, complete assigned tasks, and contribute to the overall success of the team or department.

*Strong initiative to learn and

*Ability to work in a dynamic environment

*Detail-oriented

 

The ideal candidate will have a four year degree in accounting, finance, or related business degree with 0 to two years of experience, proven success in a team environment, and proficient with MS office products.  Additional experience with systems is beneficial as well as additional experience with securities or financial services. 

 

Qualified candidates should apply online at

www.aegonusa.jobs

Referencing Job #6826



 

 Candidates hired in the Cedar Rapids location are employees of

Transamerica Life Insurance Company or AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc

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