Investment Staff Accountant

Position: Investment Staff AccountantWork Location: Stamford, CTReports To: Investment Accounting ManagerOdysseyRe is one of the world''s leading global property and casualty reinsurers, with 30 offices in 12 countries. In the financial services industry, OdysseyRe provides capital and risk management solutions to our clients in effort to efficiently manage economic risk in an ever-changing global business environment. OdysseyRe employs product specialists in virtually all lines of business in the insurance and reinsurance industry across the globe.Position SummaryThe Investment Staff Accountant is responsible for recording, reconciling and analyzing investment transactions on a monthly basis. This position will also assist in the preparation of investment reports on a US and Canadian GAAP and Statutory basis. This position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. The Investment Staff Accountant will directly report to the Investment Accounting Manager. This position will include but not be limited to the following:Essential Duties* Records investment transactions and valuations to the general ledger* Matches cash transactions to trading activity in Princeton Asset Management System* Reconciles general ledger to supporting system reports* Assists in the preparation of standard and ad hoc investment reports and schedules on a US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and US Statutory basis of accounting* Corresponds with investment advisors and custodian banks* Maintains confidentiality of company-sensitive data* Keeps supervisor informed of activities and situations which will impact the achievement of corporate and department goals and objectives* Performs other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the company and department* Quarterly overtime hours are requiredSkills, Knowledge and Abilities* Strong Microsoft Excel skills* Strong communication and analytical skills* Experience with Princeton Asset Management System preferred but not required* Experience with SAP general ledger preferred but not required* Experience in the insurance industry preferred but not requiredEducation and Experience Requirements* Bachelor''s degree in accounting* Minimum 1 year of investment accounting experience preferred but not requiredAbout Odyssey GroupOdyssey Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as Odyssey Group, is one of the world''s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance, with total assets of $11.9 billion and $4 billion in total equity as of December 31, 2018.Reinsurance is available around the world through OdysseyRe, while specialty insurance is offered by Hudson Insurance Group in the U.S. and by Newline Group internationally.Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc. is wholly-owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a financial services holding company with total assets of $64.4 billion and $17.4 billion in total equity as of December 31, 2018. Fairfax is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.Odyssey Group is rated ''A'' (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company and ''A-'' (Strong) by Standard & Poor''s.Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Long Term and Short Term Disability, Education Reimbursement, Wellness Program, Group Term Life Insurance and much more. Odyssey Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual''s race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status. Please visit for further information on Odyssey Group.

Created: 2025-11-15