Financial Reporting Accountant, II

Protective Life

Analytical accounting professional joining Financial Reporting team to support financial results. Collaborating with accounting, FP&A, and actuarial teams for timely financial reporting and process improvements.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

financial analysisaccounting functionsfinancial reportingvariance analysisincome statement analyticsbalance sheet analyticsprocess improvementjournal entriesfinancial results preparationtrend analysis

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWord

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

life insuranceannuityFP&Aactuarialinternal auditfinancial controlsacquisitionsquarterly close processesfinancial reporting standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation and analysis of financial results across life insurance and annuity businesses, including the Protection, Retirement, and Acquisitions segments.
Perform analysis of traditional life product performance, including review of trends and variance drivers.
Prepare segment-level reporting packages and disclosures for the Acquisitions segment.
Partner with accounting, FP&A, and actuarial teams to understand and communicate financial results.
Serve as a primary contact for assigned products or acquisition transactions, including accounting analysis and journal entries.
Support quarterly close processes through income statement and balance sheet analytics and explanations.
Ensure assigned controls are performed and operating effectively in support of accurate financial reporting.
Coordinate with internal teams to improve processes impacting financial reporting and analysis.
Support internal and external audit requests and respond to accounting-related inquiries.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including reducing manual processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Experience performing accounting functions and financial analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering.
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
Support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
Variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day).
Contributions to healthcare accounts.
Pension plan.
401(k) plan with Company matching.
Engage in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.