Brighthouse Financial Hiring for Senior Accountant (Tampa, FL or Fully Remote) Job at Tampa, FL Full Time

Work Location:

Tampa, FL or Fully Remote. To protect the health and safety of our employees, our offices are closed. When our offices reopen, the organization will be moving to a hybrid work model.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Brighthouse Financial, we’re fostering a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, and different ideas are heard and respected. We believe that by creating an inclusive workplace, we’re better able to attract and retain our talent, provide valuable solutions that meet the needs of our advisors and their clients, and deliver on our mission of helping more people achieve financial security.

How This Role Contributes to Brighthouse Financial:

This role supports the Brighthouse Financial reinsurance subsidiaries accounting and reporting functions. Coordinates with team for successful completion of monthly close, analysis, review/preparation of the external GAAP and STAT financial statements and participation in projects to maintain and improve business continuity. Works with reporting requirements and guidelines of applicable regulatory agencies to maintain records and prepare required financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:

? Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end regulatory reporting, financial statements, disclosures and related information for GAAP and STAT requirements
? Research variances and review quarterly analytics for completion of monthly close

? Review GAAP and STAT literature for interpretation of proper accounting treatment
? Will be a key player with the implementation of reinsurance accounting for Long Duration Target Improvements which include reviewing and updating financial disclosures
? Monitors the adequacy of trust assets to be in compliance with reinsurance agreements
? Interaction and coordination with the internal/external auditors, lines of business, administrative areas, Treasury, Technical Accounting and actuaries in carrying out assigned financial reporting responsibilities
? Responsible for assigned process improvements, ongoing initiatives and projects and communication with management on progress of such items

? Performs other related duties as assigned or required

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

? BS/BA in accounting or finance
? 4 or more years experience in financial accounting and reporting
? CPA or working towards preferred or willing to obtain
? Public accounting experience not required but ideal

? Insurance experience preferred, Reinsurance a plus
? Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

? Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
? Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently

? Knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting practices/procedures
? Highly proficient in Excel and must be able to learn other systems used quickly

Our Benefits:

? Compensation: Base salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results
? Time Off: Minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid company holidays per full calendar year, plus paid volunteer time
? Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with up to a 6% annual match and 3% annual company nondiscretionary contribution of eligible compensation, annual incentive plan, and employee stock purchase plan
? Family Focus: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, and adoption and surrogacy assistance
? Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family
? Wellness Programs: Wellness incentive platform, employee assistance program, financial counseling services, fitness center discounts and more
? Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability

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