Accountant - GAAP / Stat

MetLife Investment Management • Bridgewater Township, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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 #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

The Statutory / Financial Accountant will partner with the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager supporting the Versant line of business. The Statutory / Financial Accountant will assist in maintaining accounting records and ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax, legal, actuarial, and regulatory standards. The position will be responsible for timely preparation of accurate, complete, and reliable financial statements. Additional responsibilities include calculating IBNR analyses, preparation of GAAP to STAT analyses, reviewing annual RBC calculations and filings, and assisting with insurance filings with the states.

Success in this role requires the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee timely preparation of financial statements and disclosures
Manage insurance filings with the states
Develop IBNR analyses and GAAP to STAT analyses
Coordinate with Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.
Advanced Excel skills a plus.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred:

3-5 years of experience in a large company environment or public accounting
Insurance industry experience preferred
Ability to participate and contribute in interactive meetings

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.

Benefits We Offer: Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and much more!

About MetLife: Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, 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. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!