Associate Accountant

Fidelity

Smithfield, Rhode Island

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Annuities, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Financial Accounting, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Insurance, Investment Services, Journal Entries, Legal Reports, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase), Organizational Skills, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Securities, Securities Investments, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Smithfield, Rhode Island
POSTED
16 days ago

Job Description:

Associate Accountant

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As an Associate Accountant at Fidelity Investments, you'll be an integral part of our team, coordinating crucial accounting and reporting activities for the Fidelity Investments Life Insurance (FILI) separate account investments and financial operations. You will be responsible for supporting our customers’ separate account investments.  Your role will involve preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  • Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred but not required.

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal controls.

  • Highly motivated, flexible, quality focused teammate with excellent organizational skills.

  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

  • Work independently and exhibit both independent thinking and good judgment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and the ability to learn financial systems and multidimensional reporting tools (i.e., Oracle, Essbase, Power BI).

  • Your proven ability to successfully implement innovative solutions and your outstanding attention to detail will be key in this role. We value your ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent judgement and communication skills.

The Team

As a valued member of the FILI Accounting Team, you will ensure transactions are recorded accurately. You will safeguard the firm's assets through meticulous financial accounting, internal controls, and legal entity reporting. FILI dedicates itself to providing world-class annuity and insurance products that help customers save for retirement and generate guaranteed lifetime income. Our team thrives on collaboration and inclusion, driven by ambitious goals and strong dedication to our clients’ success. Join us and be part of a team that continually competes at the highest level.

Certifications:

Category:

Accounting

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

About the Company

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Fidelity

We help over ~40 million people feel more confident in their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 23,000 businesses, and support more than 3,600 advisory firms* with innovative investment and technology solutions to grow their businesses. Our diverse businesses and independence give us insight into the entire market and the stability needed to think and act for the long term as we deliver value to you.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1946
WEBSITE
https://jobs.fidelity.com/