Sun Life · 1 week ago
Senior Accounting Specialist
Greater Hartford
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expSun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. The Senior Accounting Specialist will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of financial records and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Coordinates all aspects of the general ledger accounting process by managing individual responsibilities during monthly closes, preparing of financial statements and variance analysis
Ensures accurate and timely generation of financial information to management by assisting in the development/implementation of improved systems and processes
Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated, reconciled to the general ledger, and that account details have proper back-up
Support monthly and quarterly close packages by preparing, overseeing, and preparing accruals, reconciliations and schedules for all subsequent balance sheet and profit and loss accounts
Assist in the coordination and preparation for the year-end audit by preparing schedules and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial information
Provide customer service by offering analytical support to managers to help resolve all questions regarding monthly departmental cost centers
Involved in technical accounting matters and provides expertise to the business related to GAAP principles
Supports department by participating in special projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
Preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient with spreadsheets and Excel
Experience in accounting software, Sage experience a plus
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently
Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Company
Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.05B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $548.79M
2023-07-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Strain
President & CEO
Luc Nhon Ly
Chief Executive Officer
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