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Senior Investment Accountant Overview: Our client, a major mutual insurance company, is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to support their team during a critical period of organizational transition and finance modernization. This is a W2 hourly interim engagement (3-6 months, potential to extend) requiring immediate availability and deep insurance investment accounting expertise. Key Responsibilities: Support the re-standup of GAAP financial reporting within the investment accounting function Documentation of control processes and valuation workflows under GAAP Perform and document end-to-end investment accounting processes Support data extraction and reporting workflows within Clearwater; assist with data integrity and reconciliation Partner with investment accounting to assess gaps and stabilize operations Contribute to process documentation and knowledge transfer efforts as needed Qualifications 8+ years of investment accounting experience within an insurance company or adjacent financial services firm Strong GAAP and STAT reporting background Familiarity with Clearwater Analytics Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-change environment Strong documentation and process mapping skills CPA preferred Title: Senior Investment Accountant Consultant Location: Remote Client Industry: Insurance Compensation: $80/hr - $100/hr. W2 hourly About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com Apply To this Job Company : Korn Ferry Salary : Work from home .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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