As part of the Corporate Controllers Department and the CFO Organization of PFI, the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization is responsible for the controllership activities in support of the U.S. business units including the International activities performed domestically.  The Accounting & Analysis team is a multi-site team co-located in Hartford and Newark supporting monthly, quarterly and annual close processes covering GAAP and STAT, including reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement drivers such as product accounting, actuarial drivers, reinsurance and intercompany. The team provides subject matter expertise around accounting and GL structures to our business and corporate partners on new initiatives, strategies or accounting requirements.

The primary responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Specialist role are as follows:

• Execute timely and accurate completion of general ledger close responsibilities in support of Retirement business


• Prepare/review journal entries and account reconciliations


• Support management and customers with analysis


• Identify, research and resolve notable variances and unreconciled items


• Serve as point person primarily for Retirement business contacts, as well as for other businesses where necessary.


• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance areas, Corporate areas and other internal business partners on accounting and reporting matters


• Develop, maintain and share applicable analysis and work papers with customers and across FSS


• Provide internal and external audit support


• Support project initiatives as assigned


• Seek out and develop process improvements

  Qualifications

  
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA a plus)


• 3-5 years of financial reporting experience or related field


• Knowledge of GAAP and STAT accounting principles


• Experience with Prudential Financial Systems preferred but not required (Essbase, OBI, PPM, DRM Hierarchies and TMS)


• Highly motivated and creative problem solver; strategic thinker


• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong collaborative and partnering skills


• Highly motivated, proactive, detail oriented


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work overtime during peak periods

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

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