[Remote] Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. They are seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join their Enterprise Financial Reporting department, where the role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements, analyzing results, and performing technical accounting research.

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

Skills

• A BA/BS in Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in public accounting or with exposure to public company reporting
• CPA or CPA-eligible, preferred
• 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
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industry is preferred but not required

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

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