Accountant

Company: MetLife
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

-Job Location: United States-:-Iowa : West Des Moines- Alternate Job Location: Not Applicable : Not Applicable -Role Value Proposition:- Perform a variety of professional accounting functions to record and/or report financial information in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain data and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.-Key Responsibilities: -Analyze, validate and process moderately complex transactions. Maintain moderately complex data integrity. Determine recording of transactions; investigate and resolve outstanding items within established parameters and according to regulatory standards, providing documentation. Moderately complex maintenance of general ledger. Collect, verify and record moderately complex data for financial statements and reports. Analyze and explain/resolve discrepancies, initiate corrective actions.-Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Moderate knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting systems. Moderate analytical, interpersonal, communications, prioritization, and time management skill.
Experience and Education: Adv. degree preferred. 2-5 years. CPA/CMA preferred.-Candidate must have 5+ years of proven strong reconciliation skills.---Business CategoryGlobal Technology & Operations -Number of Openings1---At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.-- MetLife: MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. -We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4-billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46-on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020,-we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies."--------MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.--We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.- For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.--MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. --MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.--Requisition #: 120446-

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