Investment Accounting Analyst
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting -
Accounting
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Overview
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Responsibilities- Assists with daily and monthly reconciliation of investment transactions, cash settlements and net asset values from People Soft general ledger and the Eagle STAR investment accounting system to the master custodian system.
- Performs monthly reconciliations of Alternative Investments from master custodian to partnerships’ financial statements, Private I financial, People Soft general ledger and Eagle STAR investment accounting system.
- Provides Investments Division with forecast on cash receipts and disbursements associated with the pension contributions, annuity payroll, insurance premium contributions, and insurance claim payments.
- Prepares USAS voucher, general ledger journals, and wiring instructions for the transfers of money between Texas State Treasury and the custodian.
- Maintains the daily interface of transactions from the master custodian to ERS’ general ledger.
- Assists Investment Operations staff in researching errors on the set up of security master reference in the Eagle STAR investment accounting system.
- Provides assistance with the verification of the daily allocation of investment income and expenses to the pension funds and the group benefits program.
- Provides directives to the custodian to record unit activities in the unitization pools.
- Assists Cash Processing team of the Finance Division:
- Classifies and records cash receipts into general ledger via computer entry.
- Prepares daily deposits delivered to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
- Assists in analyzing functional requirements and provides feedback for improvements to the Eagle STAR investment accounting system and/or other financial systems.
- Assists Financial Reporting team to prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other quarterly and monthly reporting projects.
- Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
- Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.
- Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
- Cross-train others for backup purposes.
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Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where…
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