Associate Accountant

Role Value Proposition:

Independently performs a variety of more advanced accounting functions involving the processing and reconciling of accounts within either an accounting or related financial area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs difficult examination and checking operations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting records, including reviewing original source documents, determine proper coding of transactions, and/or adjusting accounting entries.
• Research causes for discrepancies through basic analysis and review, and makes corrections or adjustments where appropriate to ensure accuracy; need to resolve complex problems independently.
• Compiles data; prepares periodic statements and reports; may prepare special accounting reports and metrics.
• Responds to complex inquiries from other accounting or financial areas regarding account entries, transaction coding, or adjustments.
• Supports TPA’s with questions, assist with month end.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Complete month end tasks, including accruals, reconciliations, data gathering, and analysis.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• 2-4 year Accounting degree or 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Analytical and reconciliation experience of cash and suspense accounts

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Accounting degree
• Prior 3 – 5 years of Annuity Accounting experience, preferred
• Knowledge of working in PeopleSoft general ledger, excel, and access databases, preferred

Salary Grade

8M

Travel

0 to 5%

Business Category

Global Operations

Number of Openings

1

Contact Information

Megan Edmonds - megan.edmonds@metlife.com

Hiring Manager

Amy Becker

Employee Referral Award

$500

"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."

MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies."

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition #: 122683