Administrative Assistant - Accounting - (US-WA-Seattle - 98199)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: C:177534
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Administrative Assistant - Accounting


At Symetra Financial, we're passionate about making a difference and believe anything is possible when you reach for great things. We improve the lives of others by helping individuals retire with income they will never outlive, helping families recover from personal loss, and helping uninsured workers gain access to health care. We are a company inspired by great challenges, and one with the agility and creativity to rise up and meet them. We have the vision to see great things ahead and the experience to know how to reach for them. It is about the anything-is-possible spirit that makes us unique.

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant - Accounting for our Corporate Financial Reporting Department. This person would be responsible for the administrative support of the financial statement preparation process. The duties would include maintenance of various databases, basic accounting entries, managing approval processes, and posting quarter, month, and year end reports. Additionally this role would provide support for ad hoc projects and miscellaneous administrative and accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:
Create and maintain monthly accounting schedules and calendars
Update the report database used for the monthly close process
Review and submit payment requests for state assessments and fees as well as update assessment and fee database
Prepare and complete quarterly and annual statement assignments within deadline
Submit quarterly and annual filings with state regulators
Administrative support for updating and maintaining general ledger accounts
Update and maintain year-end assignment tracking database
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations
Support special projects as required


Job Requirements:

Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
Outstanding customer service skills
Superb written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate, assist in design of, and maintain complex personal computer system applications
Proficient to advanced skills with all MS Office products (especially Excel, Access, Word) SharePoint a plus
Proven skills working independently and as an integral member of a larger team
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a large accounting office setting
Background in insurance is a plus, AA degree preferred

Division/Department : 1



Location:
Bellevue, WA 98004

Status:
Full Time

Job Category:
Administrative/Clerical

Relevant Work Experience:
1+ to 2 Years

Career Level:
Entry Level

Education Level:
High School or equivalent