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MetLife Life & Vision Products Sr. Accountant in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Role Value Proposition:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

The Senior Accountant position is a pivotal role in the Group Benefit Controllers Department within the Controls, Analysis & Reporting organization. This individual will focus on analyzing data and completing accounting to ensure accurate product level financial statements. In addition, this individual will play a critical role in a collaborative team environment to help facilitate the completion of GAAP & STAT reporting actual analysis, actual vs. projections analysis and month-end and quarter-end financial closes; and offer solutions to financial challenges and obstacles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Focus on Group Benefits Life and Vision products; as well as supporting the MetGen entity which includes Pet Insurance and Legal Plans

  • Process manual journal entries and accruals for certain products

  • Perform account reconciliation for certain products.

  • Analysis of financial results including actual vs. projection and actuals vs. actuals; preparation of written analysis and documentation

  • Responsible for GAAP and Statutory monthly/quarterly reporting on financial results, including income statements, balance sheets, and earnings by source timely and accurately.

  • Legal Entity Responsibilities including supporting MLIC, Versant, MetGen

  • Support the Statutory close process and legal entity requirements; review and analysis, actual vs. projection, GAAP vs. STAT, analytics, surveys.

  • Responsible for providing support and communication to management.

  • Partner with various units across the enterprise to ensure accuracy of financial statements.

  • Coordinate auditor selection requests, assist with state exams and complete ad-hoc projects.

  • Document existing processes and procedures for various Group products

  • Perform 10K/Q disclosure preparation and reconciliation.

  • Complete Cash Flow reconciliation and review of multiple legal entities for quarterly sign-off

  • Facilitate team meetings and coordinate monthly deliverables and projects.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

  • Five plus years’ financial experience in a public or private company environment

  • Knowledge of GAAP & Statutory accounting principles, concepts, and practices

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Demonstrated experience with financial reporting and analysis.

  • Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft ledger/HFM system.

  • Demonstrated experience working with management and internal partners.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

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