Allstate
Investment Accounting Analyst
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.
Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.
Role Designation: Hybrid
Benefits to joining Allstate
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).
- Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).
- Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.
- Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.
- Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.
- Personal days.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Working within the community and giving back.
Job Description
The Investment Accounting Analyst is expected to:
- Support the accounting infrastructure, processes, and investment reporting.
- Synthesize, monitor, analyze and summarize investment reports, allowing Senior Management and the Leadership Team to make informed and relevant business decisions.
- Maintain and monitor the investment portfolio and cash flows.
- Actively participate in projects, acting in an advisory role from an investment reporting and operations perspective.
- Continually investigate and recommend enhancements to support efficiencies in reporting processes.
This position will utilize accounting, investment reporting, planning and analytical skills to support our Investment Team.
Accountabilities:
Investment Reporting
- Run various reports and analyze investment statements to record journal entries to ensure all investment information is captured accurately.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure information is complete and all accounts balance.
- Prepare for monthly and quarterly investment reporting (including Monthly Investment Reports, Duration, Market Yields, etc.) in order to support Allstate’s American and Canadian Financial Reporting Teams to develop accurate consolidated and non-consolidated financial information, as well as to complete other regulatory filing requirements.
- Provides accurate and pertinent information needed for statutory financial statements, other regulatory filings, and forecasting purposes.
- Interact with external business partners, such as the investment managers, to ensure all investment information is complete and accurate.
Investment Analysis
- Compile information requiring combinations of data from multiple sources (internal and external), while independently recommending and implementing process enhancement initiatives to improve efficiencies.
- Perform ad hoc value-added analysis.
- Create new information templates, tracking tools, databases, and retrieval processes, to derive meaningful information for business decision-making purposes. Uses this information to recommend improvements.
Investment Processing
- Responsible for investment portfolio maintenance and uploading trades to Investment Systems.
- Daily cash flow management, including cash flow projections, cash transfers and wires.
- Implements, maintains, and monitors control mechanisms and processes in order to make recommendations on cash transfers.
- Support the coordination and implementation of new processes relating to investment systems/databases, new asset managers, or new types of investments, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency.
Investment Controls
- Ensure meaningful controls are in operation, protecting the integrity of the investment information being reported.
- Resolve conflicting data between different sources to ensure accurate information is reported in the financial statements.
- Responsible for implementing, assessing, and adhering to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
Qualifications:
- University degree majoring in accounting/business.
- Knowledge of investment accounting.
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
- Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Professional accounting/finance designation such as CPA or CFA, or working towards it is preferred.
- SAP experience is an asset.
Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
#LI-GL1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Sales
What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.
How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.
Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.
Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.
Role Designation: Hybrid
Benefits to joining Allstate
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).
- Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).
- Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.
- Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.
- Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.
- Personal days.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Working within the community and giving back.
Job Description
The Investment Accounting Analyst is expected to:
- Support the accounting infrastructure, processes, and investment reporting.
- Synthesize, monitor, analyze and summarize investment reports, allowing Senior Management and the Leadership Team to make informed and relevant business decisions.
- Maintain and monitor the investment portfolio and cash flows.
- Actively participate in projects, acting in an advisory role from an investment reporting and operations perspective.
- Continually investigate and recommend enhancements to support efficiencies in reporting processes.
This position will utilize accounting, investment reporting, planning and analytical skills to support our Investment Team.
Accountabilities:
Investment Reporting
- Run various reports and analyze investment statements to record journal entries to ensure all investment information is captured accurately.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure information is complete and all accounts balance.
- Prepare for monthly and quarterly investment reporting (including Monthly Investment Reports, Duration, Market Yields, etc.) in order to support Allstate’s American and Canadian Financial Reporting Teams to develop accurate consolidated and non-consolidated financial information, as well as to complete other regulatory filing requirements.
- Provides accurate and pertinent information needed for statutory financial statements, other regulatory filings, and forecasting purposes.
- Interact with external business partners, such as the investment managers, to ensure all investment information is complete and accurate.
Investment Analysis
- Compile information requiring combinations of data from multiple sources (internal and external), while independently recommending and implementing process enhancement initiatives to improve efficiencies.
- Perform ad hoc value-added analysis.
- Create new information templates, tracking tools, databases, and retrieval processes, to derive meaningful information for business decision-making purposes. Uses this information to recommend improvements.
Investment Processing
- Responsible for investment portfolio maintenance and uploading trades to Investment Systems.
- Daily cash flow management, including cash flow projections, cash transfers and wires.
- Implements, maintains, and monitors control mechanisms and processes in order to make recommendations on cash transfers.
- Support the coordination and implementation of new processes relating to investment systems/databases, new asset managers, or new types of investments, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency.
Investment Controls
- Ensure meaningful controls are in operation, protecting the integrity of the investment information being reported.
- Resolve conflicting data between different sources to ensure accurate information is reported in the financial statements.
- Responsible for implementing, assessing, and adhering to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
Qualifications:
- University degree majoring in accounting/business.
- Knowledge of investment accounting.
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
- Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Professional accounting/finance designation such as CPA or CFA, or working towards it is preferred.
- SAP experience is an asset.
Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
#LI-GL1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Claims
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.
Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.
Role Designation: Hybrid
Benefits to joining Allstate
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).
- Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).
- Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.
- Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.
- Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.
- Personal days.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Working within the community and giving back.
Job Description
The Investment Accounting Analyst is expected to:
- Support the accounting infrastructure, processes, and investment reporting.
- Synthesize, monitor, analyze and summarize investment reports, allowing Senior Management and the Leadership Team to make informed and relevant business decisions.
- Maintain and monitor the investment portfolio and cash flows.
- Actively participate in projects, acting in an advisory role from an investment reporting and operations perspective.
- Continually investigate and recommend enhancements to support efficiencies in reporting processes.
This position will utilize accounting, investment reporting, planning and analytical skills to support our Investment Team.
Accountabilities:
Investment Reporting
- Run various reports and analyze investment statements to record journal entries to ensure all investment information is captured accurately.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure information is complete and all accounts balance.
- Prepare for monthly and quarterly investment reporting (including Monthly Investment Reports, Duration, Market Yields, etc.) in order to support Allstate’s American and Canadian Financial Reporting Teams to develop accurate consolidated and non-consolidated financial information, as well as to complete other regulatory filing requirements.
- Provides accurate and pertinent information needed for statutory financial statements, other regulatory filings, and forecasting purposes.
- Interact with external business partners, such as the investment managers, to ensure all investment information is complete and accurate.
Investment Analysis
- Compile information requiring combinations of data from multiple sources (internal and external), while independently recommending and implementing process enhancement initiatives to improve efficiencies.
- Perform ad hoc value-added analysis.
- Create new information templates, tracking tools, databases, and retrieval processes, to derive meaningful information for business decision-making purposes. Uses this information to recommend improvements.
Investment Processing
- Responsible for investment portfolio maintenance and uploading trades to Investment Systems.
- Daily cash flow management, including cash flow projections, cash transfers and wires.
- Implements, maintains, and monitors control mechanisms and processes in order to make recommendations on cash transfers.
- Support the coordination and implementation of new processes relating to investment systems/databases, new asset managers, or new types of investments, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency.
Investment Controls
- Ensure meaningful controls are in operation, protecting the integrity of the investment information being reported.
- Resolve conflicting data between different sources to ensure accurate information is reported in the financial statements.
- Responsible for implementing, assessing, and adhering to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
Qualifications:
- University degree majoring in accounting/business.
- Knowledge of investment accounting.
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
- Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Professional accounting/finance designation such as CPA or CFA, or working towards it is preferred.
- SAP experience is an asset.
Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
#LI-GL1
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.®
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.
As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.
Good Hands. Greater Together.SM
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
Health
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
Retirement
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
Career development
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
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