[Remote] Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - External Reporting - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symetra is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for its external reporting team. The role prepares and reviews GAAP and Statutory financial statements, quarterly results, and other reporting deliverables, while supporting technical accounting research and internal controls.

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

Skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills
• A strong attention to detail
• The ability to build relationships with business partners
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Company matching to double your impact when giving back to your community
• Eligibility for annual bonus programs

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