Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Financial Reporting Senior Accountant at Symetra

As a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant at Symetra, you will play a key role in the company’s accounting close and financial reporting processes. You will analyze financial results for internal and external reporting, and support key finance projects. This position involves reviewing and approving work from other team members, ensuring proper accounting treatment and compliance with internal controls. In some cases, you will lead and guide others to maintain consistency and accuracy in reporting. Your strong foundation in accounting, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex tasks will be essential to your success in this role.

What You Will Do

• Lead components of the monthly accounting close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting files
• Prepare and review financial analytics, management reports, and key deliverables
• Own assigned functional areas with strong subject matter expertise
• Lead ad hoc projects focused on process improvements, accounting transactions, and innovation
• Develop and manage project plans, communicating progress to stakeholders
• Prepare and review complex audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors
• Deliver high-quality work with minimal revisions and resolve complex accounting issues independently

Why Work at Symetra

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

“From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to bring my full self to work. Symetra truly lives up to its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—it's more than just words here; it's part of the culture.” - Whitney T., Talent Development

"All I can say and I do say it often to friends and colleagues.. Symetra is the best place I have ever worked for!!!!" - Lisa F., Sr. Auditor, Trainer

What We Offer You

Benefits and Perks

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

Compensation

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

Who You Are

To succeed as a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• High School Diploma is required. BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience, with industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Highly analytical with excellent communication skills
• Skilled in process improvement and able to think creatively to solve problems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Team-oriented with a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

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 and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra’s standard as 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

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 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.

Key skills/competency

• Financial reporting
• Accounting close
• Financial analysis
• Journal entries
• Reconciliations
• Audit coordination
• Process improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• GAAP compliance
• Project leadership