Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - External Reporting - Remote

Symetra • ,

1d • $79,900 - $133,200 • Remote

About The Position

Symetra’s Enterprise Financial Reporting department is looking to add a new Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to our external reporting team. The Senior Accountant will have the unique opportunity to work with a variety of people throughout the organization, building relationships in Finance, Actuarial and Business Areas. A student of the business, you’ll develop in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, investments, and other complex issues. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in preparing and reviewing Symetra’s annual GAAP and Statutory financial statements, analyzing quarterly results, and preparing/reviewing other external and management reporting deliverables. They will also support the team in performing technical accounting research and analysis as well as executing internal controls.
An ideal candidate would enjoy deep collaboration across multiple teams and have the ability to build relationships with business partners. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organization skills, a strong attention to detail, and who approaches projects with curiosity and a desire to learn. They have high expectations for themselves with the ambition to exceed them!

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
• Candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the Company's GAAP and Statutory Financial Statements and External Reports
• Start-to-finish ownership of report content and presentation
• Prepare and review tie-out support gathered from multiple departments
• Coordinate independent auditor's review of the financial statements and tie-out support
• Benchmark peers to recommend and apply best practices
• Develop technical expertise to understand and apply relevant GAAP and Statutory reporting requirements
• Research and facilitate implementation of new GAAP and Statutory reporting requirements
• Coordinate preparation and review of quarterly reporting deliverables
• Execute internal controls and maintain related documentation for external reporting
• Prepare accounting memos and policies
• Perform technical accounting research related to new or complex transactions or in support of other departments
• Stay current with developments in the accounting and finance world, sharing knowledge with others
• Leads special projects as needed

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Company matching for community contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed