Accountant – Senior Accountant

Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

. Prepare, submit, review, analyze, and report tax- and expense-related exhibits and schedules .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, tax forms, and reports while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGAAP Accounting KnowledgeAdvanced Proficiency With Microsoft ExcelExperience With QuickBooksCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTax Form PreparationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationBank ReconciliationBudgeting And ForecastingExpense AnalysisStatutory ReportingAccounting Variance ResearchDashboards And Analytics CreationInternal Audit Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsStrong Analytical Problem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility To Prioritize Workload

Tools & Technologies

Adaptive SoftwareQuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Tax ReportingFinancial ReportingAccounting StandardsRegulatory ComplianceThird Party Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, submit, review, analyze, and report tax- and expense-related exhibits and schedules
Prepare state income tax forms, sales tax returns, premium and municipal taxes, state tax forms, and federal income-tax workpapers
Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements, expenses, taxes, licenses, and fees for budgeting, forecasting, planning, and statutory reporting
Prepare monthly financial reports for MetLife as Third Party Administrator
Create, review, and approve general ledger entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare and review bank reconciliations and assist with daily banking transactions
Work with departments to correct accounting entries and support accounting and internal audit training
Research accounting variances and assist auditors and management with supporting documentation
Correspond with advisors, custodian representatives, tax agencies, auditors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources
Handle complex processing issues and provide processing support as a Senior Accountant
Prepare statutory exhibits under management supervision
Create dashboards and analytics in Adaptive software
Assist with employee training
Support subsidiary financial statement filings, tax reporting, company financial statements, and analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting is required for the Accountant position; internship experience may be considered
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Accounting is required for the Senior Accountant position
Knowledge of GAAP accounting is required
Experience with accounting software, especially QuickBooks, is preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
CPA certification is preferred for the Senior Accountant position
Visa sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Potential telecommuting arrangement
Work location flexibility within the Greater Houston or Greater Binghamton area
Community and charitable initiatives and organizations supported by the Company