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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Prepare and analyze financial results for life insurance and annuity products, produce segment reporting and disclosures, support quarterly close, maintain controls, partner with accounting/FP&A/actuarial teams, handle journal entries and audits, and drive process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Protective is seeking an analytical accounting professional to join our Financial Reporting team in our Birmingham, AL office. This role supports the preparation and analysis of financial results across our life insurance and annuity businesses, including the Protection, Retirement, and Acquisitions segments.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting and financial analysis, along with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail. This position offers the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with accounting, FP&A, and actuarial teams, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting ongoing process improvements.
This is a Hybrid role which reports to the office 3 times a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Core Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-financial partners
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
Minimum Requirements
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance or financial services accounting experience
- CPA designation or progress toward certification
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems
- Experience with Workiva (Wdesk)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools
The internal title for this role is Analyst II Financial Reporting. #LI-AP1
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- 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
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Insurance or financial services accounting experience
- CPA designation or progress toward certification
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems
- Experience with Workiva (Wdesk)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
