MetLife · 12 hours ago
Senior Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The Senior Accountant role is part of the Group Benefits Finance team and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead Month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned Group Benefits products, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
Create Journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules that maintain compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements
Oversee The integrity of financial reporting processes, including adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance standards
Manage Documentation and deliverables for internal and external audits, providing clear analysis and explanations to auditors and stakeholders
Develop Written analyses of financial results, variance explanations, and supporting schedules that inform leadership decisions and drive operational excellence
Coordinate Collaboration across Finance and business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards
Qualification
Required
2+ years accounting experience in public or corporate setting
Bachelor's degree in related field
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of organization
Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions independently; escalate issues appropriately
Ability to participate in interactive meetings on a regular and predictable basis
Preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Experience in health insurance industry preferred
Experience with Netsuite
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
2021 (75)
2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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