Job Description:
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be a key member of the Fidelity Investments Life Insurance ("FILI") accounting team. You will be responsible for supporting month-end close activities.In addition, you will assist in preparing quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements.
Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and management reporting schedules for the monthly and quarterly financial close;
Responsible for variance analysis to support reviews of financial results;
Collaborating with business partners to ensure accurate accounting and reporting;
Documenting intercompany and related party transactions;
Preparing audited financial statements and quarterly/annual regulatory filings;
Supporting the external audit process including preparing requested schedules; and
Streamlining processes and enhancing controls to improve efficiency of reporting.
The Expertise and The Skills You Bring
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
Minimum of three years' experience in the Financial Services industry preferred but not required
Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal controls and experience preparing financial statements and related disclosures
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and confidently with all levels of management and business partners
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently
Knowledge of financial systems and dynamic reporting tools (i.e., Oracle and Free Form Planning reporting tools) and are proficient in Excel
The Team
We play a key role ensuring that financial transactions are recorded accurately for financial reporting and protecting the firm's assets through our work in financial accounting, internal controls, and legal entity reporting.FILI, who is part of Fidelity's Enterprise Services organization, provides annuity and insurance products that enable our customers to address their financial needs.
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Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.
