Senior Accounting Specialist

Sun Life • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Sun Life Financial is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Advantage Dental plus accounting team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a leading global financial services organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis, coupled with excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets and Excel
• Experience in accounting software, Sage experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA or Master's in Finance or related fields, or MBA

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the general ledger accounting process by managing individual responsibilities during monthly closes, preparing of financial statements and variance analysis
• Ensures accurate and timely generation of financial information to management by assisting in the development/implementation of improved systems and processes
• Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated, reconciled to the general ledger, and that account details have proper back-up
• Support monthly and quarterly close packages by preparing, overseeing, and preparing accruals, reconciliations and schedules for all subsequent balance sheet and profit and loss accounts
• Assist in the coordination and preparation for the year-end audit by preparing schedules and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial information
• Provide customer service by offering analytical support to managers to help resolve all questions regarding monthly departmental cost centers
• Involved in technical accounting matters and provides expertise to the business related to GAAP principles
• Supports department by participating in special projects

Benefits

• At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees