Senior Statutory Accountant; Hybrid OR REMOTE
City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Location: City of Syracuse
Overview
Senior Statutory Accountant (HYBRID OR REMOTE) (2600007Y)
Senior Statutory Accountant (HYBRID OR REMOTE) ( 2600007Y )
Primary LocationUNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte
Other LocationsUNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-Remote, UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse
OrganizationEquitable
ScheduleFull-time
About the RoleAt Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a missionwe’vehoned since 1859.
Equitable is looking for a Senior Statutory Accountant to play a key role in delivering statutory filings for life insurance companies, with ownership and visibility across the reporting process. This role partners closely with stakeholders across the organization - including collaboration with an offshore team - and offers exposure to a wide range of technical and strategic projects. It’s an excellent opportunity for a collaborative, motivated professional who enjoys continuous learning, expanding their expertise, and growing their career in a dynamic environment.
WhatYou’ll Be Doing
- Responsible for all facets of statutory reporting which includes quarterly and annual reporting and analysis, along with the implementation of new processes and procedures as needed.
- Completion of Annual Statement and foot notes filings, State filings, Audited Financials and S-1 annual filings.
- Support external audit, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Partner cross-functionally within Finance to improve accounting processes.
- Support Treasury team with Statutory analysis.
- This position offers a flexible work schedule: it may be fully remote/hybrid. If you are located near one of our offices (e.g., Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Syracuse, NY), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected to foster collaboration and connection.
The base salary range for this position is $92,000 - $165,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting and/or Finance
- 5+ years experience in corporate accounting and life insurance
- Statutory accounting and/or reporting experience
- Capability to demonstrate quantitative aptitude and analytical thinking, with the ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate data to support sound decision-making
- Proven detail-oriented skill set which consistently produces accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions and levels
- Microsoft Excel to include data connections and formulas (including macros, pivot tables, and lookups)
- CPA
- Knowledge of Workiva
- Experience with SAP S4 General Ledger
- Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Finance and Accounting: Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
- General Ledger (G-L): Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply…
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