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At MassMutual, our wealth management offering is more than just a suite of products—it’s a mission to empower our network of financial professionals and advisors to help clients build lasting legacies. The MassMutual Wealth Management team plays a pivotal role in helping them elevate their practices. We’re proud of our growing portfolio of investment and protection solutions, which enable them to deliver personalized, holistic guidance that spans generations.
Through coaching programs, strategic practice management, and a strong commitment to our digital platform, we support financial professionals and advisors in scaling their businesses and reaching more people with meaningful financial guidance.
Job Description
Expense Accountant Associate II
Wealth Management Finance Team
Full Time
Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual Wealth Management Finance is seeking a motivated Expense Accountant to own the accounting, reporting, and financial analysis for our Wealth Management organization. This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who is ready to automate transactional work and take true ownership of expenses for a business area, partner directly with leaders, and actively shape their career development.
You will join a high impact, collaborative finance team that supports MassMutual’s registered broker dealers and wealth management subsidiaries. In this role, you’ll be trusted to manage core expense processes end to end while also driving insights, improving controls, and modernizing reporting through automation and visualization—work that directly influences leadership decision making.
The Team
The Wealth Management Finance team sits within MassMutual’s broader Finance organization and provides accounting, expense management, reporting, financial planning, strategic insights and analytical support to one of the firm’s most strategic growth businesses. We are a lean, engaged team that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Team members gain broad exposure across accounting, FP&A, and reporting, with meaningful interaction with senior leaders and business partners.
The Impact:
As an Expense Accountant you will be a financial owner for Wealth Management expenses—responsible not only for accuracy and control, but also for turning financial data into insights. Your work will help leaders understand cost drivers, manage costs, and make informed decisions that support the firm and its strategic objectives.
- Own the Wealth Management expense accounting, including monthly close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Analyze monthly expense results, including trending and variance analytics, and present budget to actual reports to management and senior leaders.
- Develop and maintain annual expense budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Oversee accounts payable function and authorizations.
- Perform unit cost calculations and other analysis for various business units to identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FINRA and SEC regulations, and internal controls over financial reporting.
- Respond to and fulfill audit requests from KPMG and FINRA.
- Partner with Corporate Expense to ensure accurate cost allocations.
- Build strong relationships with Wealth Management leaders and cross-functional partners to build and maintain expense forecasts.
- Perform headcount forecasting and demand capacity models.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate expense accounting, reporting and forecasting.
- Take ownership of your development by expanding technical, analytical and business acumen skills.
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 4+ years of experience with expense accounting, including monthly close activities, journal entries & account reconciliations with a strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Due to the nature of this position, as part of our background check process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify for as a fingerprint person for FINRA.
The Ideal Qualifications
- Experience supporting financial services, wealth management or broker-dealers.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Anaplan, MicroStrategy, Alteryx is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- CPA or progress toward certification.
- MBA in accounting or related field.
- Series 27.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Wealth Management Finance Team.
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager.
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups.
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits.
LI-CR37
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page. MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $90,500-$118,700
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
Overview
At MassMutual, our wealth management offering is more than just a suite of products—it’s a mission to empower our network of financial professionals and advisors to help clients build lasting legacies. The MassMutual Wealth Management team plays a pivotal role in helping them elevate their practices. We’re proud of our growing portfolio of investment and protection solutions, which enable them to deliver personalized, holistic guidance that spans generations.
Through coaching programs, strategic practice management, and a strong commitment to our digital platform, we support financial professionals and advisors in scaling their businesses and reaching more people with meaningful financial guidance.
Job Description
Expense Accountant Associate II
Wealth Management Finance Team
Full Time
Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual Wealth Management Finance is seeking a motivated Expense Accountant to own the accounting, reporting, and financial analysis for our Wealth Management organization. This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who is ready to automate transactional work and take true ownership of expenses for a business area, partner directly with leaders, and actively shape their career development.
You will join a high impact, collaborative finance team that supports MassMutual’s registered broker dealers and wealth management subsidiaries. In this role, you’ll be trusted to manage core expense processes end to end while also driving insights, improving controls, and modernizing reporting through automation and visualization—work that directly influences leadership decision making.
The Team
The Wealth Management Finance team sits within MassMutual’s broader Finance organization and provides accounting, expense management, reporting, financial planning, strategic insights and analytical support to one of the firm’s most strategic growth businesses. We are a lean, engaged team that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Team members gain broad exposure across accounting, FP&A, and reporting, with meaningful interaction with senior leaders and business partners.
The Impact:
As an Expense Accountant you will be a financial owner for Wealth Management expenses—responsible not only for accuracy and control, but also for turning financial data into insights. Your work will help leaders understand cost drivers, manage costs, and make informed decisions that support the firm and its strategic objectives.
- Own the Wealth Management expense accounting, including monthly close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Analyze monthly expense results, including trending and variance analytics, and present budget to actual reports to management and senior leaders.
- Develop and maintain annual expense budgets and monthly forecasts.
- Oversee accounts payable function and authorizations.
- Perform unit cost calculations and other analysis for various business units to identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FINRA and SEC regulations, and internal controls over financial reporting.
- Respond to and fulfill audit requests from KPMG and FINRA.
- Partner with Corporate Expense to ensure accurate cost allocations.
- Build strong relationships with Wealth Management leaders and cross-functional partners to build and maintain expense forecasts.
- Perform headcount forecasting and demand capacity models.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate expense accounting, reporting and forecasting.
- Take ownership of your development by expanding technical, analytical and business acumen skills.
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 4+ years of experience with expense accounting, including monthly close activities, journal entries & account reconciliations with a strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Due to the nature of this position, as part of our background check process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify for as a fingerprint person for FINRA.
The Ideal Qualifications
- Experience supporting financial services, wealth management or broker-dealers.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Anaplan, MicroStrategy, Alteryx is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- CPA or progress toward certification.
- MBA in accounting or related field.
- Series 27.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Wealth Management Finance Team.
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager.
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups.
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits.
LI-CR37
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page. MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $90,500-$118,700
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below.
Paid Time Off
In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
Health & Well-Being
In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
Financial Well-Being
In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.
Taking Care
MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.
Giving Back
MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.
Commuter Benefits
MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.
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Which companies sponsor visas for accounting associates in Massachusetts?
Financial services firms and life sciences companies are the most active sponsors in Massachusetts. State Street, Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual, and Wayfair have consistent track records of H-1B sponsorship for accounting roles. Large public accounting firms with Boston offices, including Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, also sponsor accounting associates, particularly those transitioning from OPT. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on individual hiring cycles and role-specific requirements.
Which visa types are most common for accounting associate roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B is the most common visa for accounting associates in Massachusetts, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Candidates already on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT extension often use that status while pursuing H-1B sponsorship. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals working as accountants under USMCA, which some employers in Massachusetts use as an alternative.
How to find accounting associate visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by role and state to find accounting associate positions in Massachusetts where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability. Because sponsorship willingness is not always stated on general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with documented H-1B filing histories in Massachusetts, saving time and reducing uncertainty in the job search process.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most accounting associate sponsorship jobs?
Boston is the primary hub, with concentrations in the Financial District, Back Bay, and the Seaport. Cambridge attracts accounting roles tied to biotech and university-adjacent organizations. Waltham and Burlington along Route 128 host regional offices of national firms that sponsor accounting staff. Worcester has a smaller but growing presence, particularly through healthcare systems and regional financial institutions that occasionally sponsor for accounting positions.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for accounting associate visa sponsorship?
Massachusetts employers must pay H-1B holders the prevailing wage as determined by the Department of Labor for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, which tends to be higher than national averages due to the local cost of living. The state's strong university pipeline, including graduates from Northeastern, BU, and UMass, means competition for sponsored roles is significant. Life sciences industry growth in the Greater Boston area has expanded the number of employers with established immigration sponsorship programs.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored accounting associate jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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