Senior Accounting Analyst

Sun Life

Senior Accounting Analyst responsible for financial reporting and month-end close processes at Sun Life U.S. Collaborating with departments to ensure accurate data and fulfill reporting requirements.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeKansas City • Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,800 - $119,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare the monthly accounting processes in support of the IFRS and NAIC financial accounting close for all Group products, including the preparation of journal entries as well as analysis and reporting of results.
Work collaboratively with other departments within the Company to ensure accuracy of the supporting data used to record transactions to the ledger.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and work with the various departments to clear open reconciling items.
Assist in the completion of NAIC financial reporting deliverables. Including preparation of IFRS and NAIC claim roll forward.
Contribute to the compilation of audit requests.
Research data requests and provide supporting details on account balances.
Recommend systems and business process changes/improvements to support the processing of accurate financial data.
Participate in ad-hoc requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major.
3-6 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting and analysis preferably in the financial services or insurance industries.
Commitment to meeting deadlines and ability to manage conflicting demands.
Detail oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work individually, as well as a team member.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically with a strong knowledge of Excel experience with Hyperion Smartview.
Proficiency with Oracle General Ledger and experience with BOXI / Business Object queries.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Knowledge of Group insurance products and NAIC accounting requirements or similar insurance or financial institution knowledge is a strong plus.
Professional designation encouraged.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingfinancial analysisjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsIFRSNAICaudit requestsdata analysisbusiness process improvement

Soft Skills

detail orientedanalytical skillsorganizational skillseffective communicationinterpersonal skillsflexibilitydeadline managementteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceProfessional designation