Associate Accountant

Fidelity•Smithfield, RI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Accountant at Fidelity Investments, you'll be an integral part of our team, coordinating crucial accounting and reporting activities for the Fidelity Investments Life Insurance (FILI) separate account investments and financial operations. You will be responsible for supporting our customers’ separate account investments. Your role will involve preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal controls.
Highly motivated, flexible, quality focused teammate with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
Work independently and exhibit both independent thinking and good judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and the ability to learn financial systems and multidimensional reporting tools (i.e., Oracle, Essbase, Power BI).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred but not required.
Your proven ability to successfully implement innovative solutions and your outstanding attention to detail will be key in this role.
We value your ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent judgement and communication skills.