Senior Accounting Assistant

Overview

This role supports daily accounting functions involved in the movement of incoming and outgoing funds, including wires and disbursements. The position also performs suspense reconciliations and assists with cash reconciliation as needed. Responsibilities focus on analyzing, reconciling, and resolving transactions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial operations and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile financial transactions, cash activity, and suspense accounts to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Process incoming and outgoing money transactions, including wires, disbursements, and misdirected funds, in accordance with established procedures.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, outstanding items, and reconciliation exceptions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Maintain general ledger accounts.
• Develop and enhance accounting processes and procedures to improve operational efficiency, controls, and compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong collaboration and a customer-focused mindset when partnering across teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, handle complexity, and meet deadlines
• 1–3 years Annuity, Life, or IDI Operations experience
• 1+ years of Accounting experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $41,600 - $50,000
• May also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation (subject to applicable plan terms)
• U.S. benefits include medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, legal services, retirement pension funded entirely by the employer and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and additional programs.

Location

United States

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Drug-free workplace.
• Massachusetts law notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.