Senior Accountant

Manulife•Boston, MA

9d•$73,350 - $122,250•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports LTC and Annuities operations and projects within the US FSSC area. You will be responsible for preparing financial close processes, including journal entry preparation, detailed calculations and financial analyses.

Requirements

University Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
CPA designation an asset
Typically, 4 or more years of experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and excellent analytical skills
Self-starter and team player with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize and report information
Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a demanding and deadline-oriented environment
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, Alteryx, and Power BI
Demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting rules, regulatory rules and/or business processes as it pertains to the accountant's sphere of responsibility (e.g., a set of regulatory filings or account reconciliations)
Demonstrates emerging to solid proficiency in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
Demonstrates emerging ability to draft managerial reporting narratives.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting and control activities for IFRS17, OSFI and NAIC results and develop and implement related process improvements
Ensure complete, accurate and timely accounting activities across multiple accounting bases including complex accounting transactions, complex accounting systems, review of various analyses, footnotes, and financial statements
Responsible for producing contributions to annual reporting including audited financial statements and annual statement schedules, including streamlining submissions and underlying processes
Develop a strong understanding of processes and products, creating and maintaining process documentation and training materials as necessary
Champion knowledge-building and usage of multiple automated systems which support the monthly and quarterly accounting processes
Support SOX/MAR for assigned processes and related documentation
Manage income statement testing, including coordination of audit requests, and analyze opportunities for improvement
Prepare and reconcile several balance sheet accounts in support of Account Ownership and QAP testing