Accountant (Charlotte, NC ( Hybrid or Fully Remote)

Req Id:  4544

Where you’ll work:

Our hybrid workplace model offers the freedom to work fully remote or occasionally in one of our offices. This is a remote position with a hybrid option for candidates based in Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL. 

How you’ll contribute:

As an Accountant, you’ll be responsible for activities in support of coordination of the financial close at the enterprise level. Responsible for the company’s Chart of Values (COV) process, consolidation reviews, and related activities. This position works with other corporate departments and IT.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• COV process activities include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop and maintain COV request forms and documentation
• Provide guidance to all users and act as a liaison between customers and FIS
• Collate, review, and submit all COV requests including collecting proper documentation, approvals, and performing due diligence research for all requests
• Daily control and accuracy reviews to ensure deadlines and thresholds are met, including issue resolution and communications with internal partners when needed, for consolidations, eliminations, ledger inaccuracies, suspense reconciliation, and pending parked docs
• Support internal and external audits as required. Maintain process documentation
• Participate in special projects as required

We’re looking for people who have: 

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance
• Completion of/or progress towards CPA, MBA, or CMA a plus
• Knowledge of US GAAP, insurance accounting, and US STAT a plus
• Strong project, program, and change management skills 
• Experience in coordination of financial close activities in a corporate environment
• Microsoft applications knowledge – Excel (intermediate to advanced) and Access 
• SAP and BPC systems knowledge a plus
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to work with associates at all levels, including senior management
• Ability to produce results and carry out initiatives independently
• Ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive:

• Compensation – Base salary ranging from $57,000 to $70,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results
• Flexible Work Environment – Work fully remote or occasionally in the office to better thrive in all areas of life
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time
• Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services
• Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family
• Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey
• Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance

Travel:

Less than 5%

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?

Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,1 and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts. 

We empower employees to collaborate and create space for people to bring their passion to work and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We’re proud to be a FORTUNE® 500 company2 and recognized as one of Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers by the Charlotte Business Journal. We’re also honored to be named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

1 Ranked by 2021 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. A.M. Best, 2022. 

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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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