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Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as an Analyst/Accountant !

About The Role

Our Life and Retirement Accounting team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for learning and trying new things in a hybrid role of Analyst/Accountant

In the role of Analyst, 50% of your time will be spent learning the various policy administration systems, assisting in testing system changes, and project work. To be successful in this role you should have a zeal for detecting and solving problems, an eye for detail, and the ability to see the overall picture.

In the role of Accountant, 50% of your time will be focused on using your technical accounting skills, and practical understanding of accounting fundamentals. While working in a team environment you will perform accounting close activities including preparation of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and other accounting responsibilities including automating or making manual processes more efficient.

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What You'll Do In This Role

• Conduct database backups.
• Prepare management reports.
• Identify areas for improvement.
• Process daily cash deposits
• Prepare journal entries.
• Other duties as needed.
• Accounting
• Execution of projects with project lead
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of system changes including communication of findings.
• Prepare/provide documentation and/or other information as needed.
• Analysis

Why Work at Symetra

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

"At Symetra, you will find an environment where leaders, peers, and subordinates all work together. A place that values all your skills, whether academic, personal, or functional." Alex A. - Corporate Records Manager

"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!" Stephanie F. - VP Customer Service & Operations

Compensation Range: $60,500 - $ 100,800 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Requirements

Your experience and skills

• Organizational skills/attention to detail - work is prioritized by manager or lead
• Communication (written and oral) - basic, clear, concise
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Accounting work experience in the financial close process
• Computer Skills - Intermediate - Microsoft Office Suite, General Ledger Software, Intermediate to Advanced Excel (required)
• Technical accounting knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), life insurance accounting experience a plus
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - skills are effective for routine and increasingly complex tasks
• Work Product - able to perform assignments independently
• Experience with SQL data base (required)

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 perspectives, 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:

www.symetra.com/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.