The Financial Accountant is responsible for corporate accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end closing processes, performing fluctuation analyses on the trial balance, and certain shared service functions for MIMTA. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting systems, and possess strong analytical experience. This candidate will work as a key team member with peers, and report directly to the Senior Manager of MBPS A&R WAM Nort America

Position Responsibilities:

• Second level review (back up) for weekly payment of vendor invoices

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries.

• Maintain and update fixed assets and expense deferral modules.

• Reconcile inter-company revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts monthly.

• Prepare and record monthly parent company expense billings and parent company chargebacks.

• Perform monthly data feed from MIMTA ledger system to parent company ledger system.

• Review monthly reporting packages of subsidiaries.

• Prepare Capital Spending Reporting to IT department.

• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly business council financial reporting and send out to business unit leads.

• Prepare quarterly billings including internal legal, director travel and client receivables.

• Prepare annual tax questionnaires.

• Assist with information requests from internal and external auditors.

• Prepare the MIMTA insurance applications, accruals and true-up.

• Special projects as they arise.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting.

• Minimum of 3 years of direct, relevant experience.

• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on a day/mid shift schedule

• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, policies & procedures, and knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with complex accounting issues.

• Ability to learn and use multiple systems to derive answers to financial questions.

• Ability to recognize urgent/important tasks and prioritize them accordingly.

• Self-motivated; strong commitment to get the job/task down well and on-time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Must be able to work independently, as a teammate, and as a team builder with a focus on developing others.

• Highly supportive of others; promotes a positive office environment.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrates the highest integrity.

• Coachable personality that is willing to learn and grow.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Power Point.

• Previous experience in public accounting and/or previous experience as an Accountant on a corporate accounting team is preferred

• Previous experience with Esker, Lawson, SharePoint, and/or workflow automation tools that pertain to areas of accounting and contracts is preferred

When you join our team:

•  We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

•  We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

•  As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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