Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant - Remote

Symetra

10d • Remote

About The Position

Symetra’s Enterprise Financial Reporting department is looking to add a new Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to our external reporting team. The Senior Analyst 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 Analyst will play a key role in preparing and reviewing Symetra’s quarterly and annual GAAP and Statutory financial statements, analyzing quarterly results, and preparing/reviewing other external and management reports. They will also support the team in performing technical accounting research and analysis as well as executing internal controls.
An ideal candidate should 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

• A BA/BS in Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in public accounting or with exposure to public company reporting.
• Experience with the preparation of financial statement and footnote disclosures.
• Technical accounting research skills and the desire to use them – analyzing, documenting, and supporting conclusions.
• Exposure to internal controls over financial reporting and related documentation.
• High expectations for themselves, with an irresistible urge to exceed them.
• Creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good time management, capable of planning and prioritizing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• A positive attitude and sense of humor!
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-eligible, preferred.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industry is preferred but not required.

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 internal results analysis
• 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
• Plan for your future with our 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
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level