Accountant, Senior Accountant

Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

. Prepare, submit, review, analyze, and report tax- and expense-related exhibits and schedules for financial reporting, regulatory filings, budgeting, planning, and statutory reporting .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on GAAP accounting principles. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and advanced Excel for financial analytics and reporting.

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GAAP AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationTax ReportingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAccountant (CPA) Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTax PreparationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationBank ReconciliationAccounting SoftwareFinancial AnalysisExpense AnalysisStatutory ReportingAccounting Variance ResearchDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksAdaptive SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingAccountant (CPA) Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulatory FilingsFinancial AnalyticsInternal AuditThird Party AdministratorEmployee Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, submit, review, analyze, and report tax- and expense-related exhibits and schedules for financial reporting, regulatory filings, budgeting, planning, and statutory reporting
Prepare and review monthly reports and respond to inquiries and requests from external sources
Prepare exhibits and schedules for quarterly and annual subsidiary financial statement filings and tax reporting
Support Company financial statements and analytics
Respond to external agencies and auditors
Assist with employee training
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
Act as Third Party Administrator to prepare monthly financial reports for MetLife
Create, review, and approve general ledger entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare and review bank reconciliations and assist in daily banking transactions
Work with departments on correcting accounting entries and accounting and internal audit training
Research accounting variances and assist management and auditors with supporting documentation
Handle complex processing issues and provide processing support as a Senior Accountant
Respond to tax agencies, auditors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources
Prepare statutory exhibits under management supervision
Create dashboards and analytics in Adaptive software

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
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Accountant (CPA) Certification is preferred for the Senior Accountant position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Telecommuting flexibility may be available
Relocation assistance is not available