Investment Accountant I or II

STRS Ohio is a retirement system serving Ohio’s educators and managing public employee retirement assets. The organization is seeking an Investment Accountant I or II to process investment-related cash settlements, reconcile cash and bank records, resolve discrepancies, and support accounting close, reporting, controls, and process improvement activities.

What you'll do:

• Perform daily domestic and global cash and bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve discrepancies, non-matches, and reconciling items
• Process and apply all cash transactions, including ACH, wires, lockboxes, income, payments, transfers, claims, and tax reclaim receipts
• Identify, track, and code investment-related transactions from bank activity and communications; reconcile expected and posted transactions
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting validation, and variance analysis
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve transactions, ensure accurate accounting treatment, and support cash identification
• Assist with departmental projects, special requests, and process improvements
• Maintain internal controls, follow procedures, support audit requests, and contribute to documentation, process improvements, and special projects

What they're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Three to five years' related experience required
• Ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records required
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required
• Comprehensive knowledge with spreadsheet applications required
• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship
• Associates degree or two years' of relevant college coursework preferred
• One to three years' related experience preferred

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Educational assistance
• Subsidized medical insurance
• Fully paid dental insurance
• Fully paid life insurance
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Retirement benefits
• On-site fitness center
• Professional, business casual work environment