Financial Reporting Accountant

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join us as a Financial Reporting Accountant!

About the role

As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you'll help drive our accounting close and reporting cycle, ensuring timely and accurate filings with state insurance departments and the NAIC. You'll prepare, review, and maintain statutory financial data and statements in alignment with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). This role is a great fit if you bring strong accounting fundamentals, enjoy complex problem solving, and are eager to deepen your expertise in statutory reporting.

What you will do

• Participate in the statutory accounting close cycle, preparing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting work papers.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and schedules in accordance with NAIC SAP
• Assist with regulatory filings to state insurance departments and the NAIC, including supplemental schedules, statespecific requirements, and electronic submissions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, analyze trends, review account movements, and explain key drivers impacting surplus and financial results.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying enhancements and completing projects with the project lead.
• Prepare auditor schedules, deliver high quality work with thoughtful review responses, and resolve issues with minimal guidance.

Why Work at Symetra

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

"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company-and it's absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow-both within your role and beyond-make it a great place to build your career." - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." - Jackie

B., Regional Account Manager

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: $66,100 - $110,100 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, with insurance or financial services industry experience strongly preferred.
• Possess experience with NAIC statutory reporting and a solid understanding of statutory accounting principles (SAP).
• Communicate clearly and effectively, staying open, curious, and eager to learn.
• Thrive in a people focused environment, building strong relationships and contributing to a collaborative, teamfirst culture.
• Demonstrate proactive followthrough, strong attention to detail, and a drive to excel in everything you take on.
• Bring an eye for process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and workflow.

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
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