Senior Accounting Specialist

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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Sun Life Financial is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Advantage Dental plus accounting team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a leading global financial services organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis, coupled with excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Preferred skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient with spreadsheets and Excel

• Experience in accounting software, Sage experience a plus

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to work independently

• Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the general ledger accounting process by managing individual responsibilities during monthly closes, preparing of financial statements and variance analysis

• Ensures accurate and timely generation of financial information to management by assisting in the development/implementation of improved systems and processes

• Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated, reconciled to the general ledger, and that account details have proper back-up

• Support monthly and quarterly close packages by preparing, overseeing, and preparing accruals, reconciliations and schedules for all subsequent balance sheet and profit and loss accounts

• Assist in the coordination and preparation for the year-end audit by preparing schedules and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial information

• Provide customer service by offering analytical support to managers to help resolve all questions regarding monthly departmental cost centers

• Involved in technical accounting matters and provides expertise to the business related to GAAP principles

• Supports department by participating in special projects

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.  We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.  We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.  Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.  Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.  We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.  Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.