Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - External Reporting - Remote

Symetra; United States; Hybrid; USD 79.000 - 133.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid telecommuting

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Company match

Zusammenfassung

Symetra is seeking a Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Enterprise Financial Reporting team.

The Senior Accountant will prepare and review GAAP and Statutory financial statements and external reports, and collaborate across Finance, Actuarial and Business areas. You will own report content end-to-end, support technical accounting research, maintain internal controls, and help deliver quarterly results and other reporting requirements.

Aufgaben

• 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

Jobbeschreibung

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant!

About the Role

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 asexecuting 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!

What you will do

• 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 forexternal 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

Why work at Symetra

"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

"I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• 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
• Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range:$79,900 - $133,200plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. 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.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• 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.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered