Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - Investment Accounting - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to our team as a Senior Financial Reporting

Accountant!

About the role

• As a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Investment Accounting and
• Reporting, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and
• reporting of financial information in accordance with both GAAP and Statutory
• reporting requirements. You will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and
• annual close and reporting processes, ensuring financial information is
• complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable accounting and regulatory
• standards.

• This role will support the accounting and reporting of a broad range of
• investment-related and financial reporting activities across the organization.
• You will be working with a diverse investment portfolio including bonds, stocks,
• mortgage loans, derivatives, limited partnerships and tax credits.  You will
• contribute to the analysis of complex accounting transactions, preparation of
• financial reporting deliverables, and support of regulatory reporting
• requirements. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders, external
• service providers, auditors, and reporting teams to resolve accounting and
• reporting issues, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial statement

presentation and disclosures

• What you will do
• Participate in the company's monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close

• and reporting cycles, including account reconciliations and financial
• analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported results

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, management

reports, and supporting documentation

• Support GAAP and Statutory financial reporting requirements, including

financial statement disclosures and regulatory filings

• Partner with financial reporting teams to ensure appropriate presentation and

disclosure of financial information

• Perform financial analysis and investigate significant fluctuations and

emerging trends

• Prepare schedules and documentation in support of internal and external

audits

• Research and document accounting matters and assist in the development,

implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures

• Collaborate with business partners, reporting teams, and third-party vendors

to resolve accounting and reporting issues

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls,

and enhance operational efficiency

• Produce high-quality work products while effectively managing multiple

priorities and reporting deadlines

Why Work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra

• “Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the
• Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or
• just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions.”

Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

• “The atmosphere at Symetra is truly different than at other companies. If you
• are looking for a company where your voice will matter and be heard, Symetra is
• the place for you.” Sydney S. - Actuarial Associate II

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 our Symetra Benefits Overview

[https://www.symetra.com/globalassets/documents/web/hr/hr_0022.pdf]

Compensation

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

Qualifications

• Who You Are
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's

degree, MBA, or CPA preferred

• Relevant experience in public accounting (Big Four preferred), insurance,

financial services, asset management, or corporate financial reporting

• Strong understanding of GAAP and Statutory accounting and reporting

requirements

• Experience supporting financial statement preparation, disclosure reporting,

and accounting close processes

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain

complex accounting concepts to a broad audience

• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters and

accounting policies

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple

competing priorities

• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment where growth, learning,

• and continuous improvement are encouraged Ability to work a flexible schedule
• as needed during quarter-end, year-end, and other critical reporting periods

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 [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

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• 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