Role: Investment ccounting System Analyst
Location: Austin TX - Local candidates
Visa: USC/GC/EAD GC/H4
Duration: 12+ months
Client: Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
Must have public sector & Healthcare exp.
JOB DESCRIPTION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ERS is undertaking projects to evaluate and implement modern Investment Accounting and Reconciliation Systems that will improve the accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and compliance of investment operations and financial reporting. The Worker will contribute to the Finance division’s assessment of potential system solutions, lead requirements gathering, and support the system selection process. Following evaluation, the Worker will assist in implementing the selected system in alignment with ERS’ investment accounting and finance business needs. This role will involve close collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, Investments, IT, and external vendors and will provide advisory support to ERS Finance management throughout the lifecycle of the projects.
Functional responsibilities:
• Coordinate with functional and technical teams on business processes requiring cross-functional collaboration related to investment accounting.
• Analyze current-state investment reconciliation workflows and recommend improvements or automation opportunities within the new system.
• Identify system data requirements for investment-related general ledger entries, valuations, performance, and reconciliation functions.
• Support the development and validation of reconciliation reports and exception-based workflows for investment data (e.g., custodial bank records, and accounting entries).
• Participate in internal and vendor-led meetings related to the design, development, and implementation of the Investment Accounting and Reconciliation System.
• Document business and technical requirements, configuration decisions, testing plans, and user procedures related to the reconciliation system.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for investment accounting and reconciliation during system design sessions with vendors and ERS staff.
• Translate complex investment business requirements—such as multi-asset reconciliation and transaction level matching—into system specifications.
• Collaborate with ERS and vendor teams to configure system modules for trade capture, income accruals, settlement processing, and reconciliation matching logic.
• Assist in data conversion activities, including the setup of test environments populated with historical investment balances and transactions.
• Monitor functional and integration testing of the reconciliation engine and document results, ensuring resolution of identified issues.
• Design and propose solutions that align with ERS enterprise architecture, internal controls, and information security policies.
• Adhere to ERS’ standard operating procedures related to approvals, reviews, change control, and agile project governance.
• Develop comprehensive system documentation and process diagrams using Microsoft Visio or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Create user training materials and conduct knowledge transfer to ERS Investment and Finance staff for ongoing reconciliation system maintenance and operations.
• Complete all required information security training as administered by ERS.
Minimum Required:
Preferred
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