Accountant I

Description

As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.

The Opportunity

As an Accountant I, you will work as part of a team of financial professionals to support the internal and external financial reporting of our life and annuity insurance entities.  This may include such tasks as posting journal entries to the General Ledger, performing bank and other reconciliations, and documenting processes and support for financial communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes accounting and finance information for the production of statements, schedules, filings, and reports. May assist in the preparation of more complex reports.
• Assists in the day-to-day maintenance of standardized accounting reports.
• Participates with the review and evaluation of existing procedures and operations in assigned area for management decision-making regarding improvements.
• Reconciles and adjusts, as necessary, journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Coordinates accounting matters and reporting with other departments, locations, divisions, and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience.

Why Join Us.

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.  Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.  For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..