Financial Reporting Accountant II – Separate Accounts

Protective Life

Financial Reporting Accountant II supporting Separate Accounts in an insurance environment. Join a financial reporting team with a collaborative approach and deep expertise in GAAP/STAT reporting.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,500 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and accounting principles, including GAAP and statutory requirements, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting quality and process efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsJournal Entry PreparationAccount Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger AnalysisAccounting PrinciplesStatutory ReportingAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingPublic AccountingFinancial Close Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting deliverables
Prepare and peer review financial statements in compliance with GAAP and STAT requirements for separate account entities
Assist with annual audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
Perform general ledger analyses and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including actuarial, reinsurance, IT systems, and internal audit teams
Contribute to preparation of internal financial reporting packages
Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and reporting quality
Participate in special projects and respond to ad hoc reporting requests
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve discrepancies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Accounting
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Experience working in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or public accounting environments
Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP and statutory reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas such as SUMIF)

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, cultural observance day
contributions to healthcare accounts
pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
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