Senior Accounting Specialist

Overview

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access care and coverage. Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services through employers, industry partners and government programs, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

Sun Life Financial is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Advantage Dental plus accounting team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a leading global financial services organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

• Coordinates all aspects of the general ledger accounting process by managing individual responsibilities during monthly closes, preparing financial statements and variance analysis
• Ensures accurate and timely generation of financial information to management by assisting in the development/implementation of improved systems and processes
• Ensures that balance sheets are accurately stated, reconciled to the general ledger, and that account details have proper backup
• Support monthly and quarterly close packages by preparing, overseeing, and preparing accruals, reconciliations and schedules for all subsequent balance sheet and profit and loss accounts
• Assist in the coordination and preparation for the year-end audit by preparing schedules and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial information
• Provide customer service by offering analytical support to managers to help resolve all questions regarding monthly departmental cost centers
• Involved in technical accounting matters and provides expertise to the business related to GAAP principles
• Supports department by participating in special projects

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets and Excel
• Experience in accounting software, Sage experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Required to attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Salary Range: $63,100 - $94,700. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and business performance.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life. We offer comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase options, and an employer-funded retirement account. We support a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that fosters career growth.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. For applicants residing in California, please read the California Privacy Policy and Notice.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment. Sun Life will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Category: Finance

Posting End Date: 20/02/2026