Senior Accountant

The Hartford

Senior Investment Accountant responsible for accounting and analysis of derivative and limited partnership investments. Aiding financial reporting and strategic insights at The Hartford.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accounting for derivative instruments in accordance with both GAAP and Statutory accounting standards.
Analyze and reconcile financial results for limited partnership investments, including net investment income, market values, and impairment considerations, based on fund capital statements.
Prepare derivative and limited partnership plans and outlooks used in earnings guidance, including detailed variance analysis.
Prepare and analyze derivative and limited partnership disclosures for SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K filings, as well as quarterly and annual NAIC filings.
Develop, support, and maintain information delivery related to derivatives and limited partnerships, including senior management presentations and materials supporting the quarterly earnings call.
Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies, including the effective use of generative AI tools.
Partner with portfolio management to understand investment strategies, portfolio trends, and the accounting implications of new initiatives.
Support hedge documentation and effectiveness testing to ensure compliance with hedge accounting requirements.
Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and support ongoing monitoring of internal controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required
CPA a plus
3+ years of accounting, reporting or finance experience
Basic knowledge of capital markets with a desire to learn investment strategies, although an investment background is not required
Proactive individual with well-developed communication, analytical and documentation skills
Ability to react and successfully balance multiple competing priorities under strict time constraints
Ability to take initiative to research and resolve issues
Strong computer skills, genAI research and application skills, and desire to learn new applications (Maximis, Business Objects, PAFE, WDesk)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingGAAPStatutory accountingfinancial analysisvariance analysishedge accountinginternal controlsfinancial reportinginvestment analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsdocumentation skillsinitiativeproblem-solvingtime managementteamworkproactivityadaptabilityprioritization

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financeCPA