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The Role
Responsible for accounting processes including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, audit support, and assisting in statutory financial reporting.
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.
As a part of the APD Accounting team, this team member will be involved in the accounting for various product lines (VSC, GAP, credit, ancillary, etc). Coordinate the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to APD programs and entities. Assist in the research & responses to external & internal questions related to financial results. Support the month end close process and analyze business results and trends with reporting and analysis. Assist in audit inquiries of the accounting programs and entities being managed. Assist in the production of the Statutory Annual Statement. Assist in our premium tax accounting. Facilitate requests from various State Departments of Insurance and Departments of Revenue.
Responsibilities:
- Calculate month end journal entries and book associated month-end journals for APD Programs
- Calculate, reconcile, and book accruals
- Analyze any monthly variances
- Complete monthly account reconciliations
- Complete year end reporting as needed
- Work closely with the auditors to provide requested information and answer questions.
- Assist in the preparation of the Statutory Financial Reports
- Assist in State Filings and Reporting to various departments of insurance and revenue
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Accounting degree, or equivalent, and 4 years of experience required.
- Candidate must be a team player
- Candidate must have excellent computer software skills and must be especially knowledgeable regarding Excel
- Prior working knowledge of insurance/reinsurance and accounting preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Must demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork: most possess strong working knowledge of computer systems
- Excellent computer skills
- Some insurance knowledge is desired
- Excellent analytical skills
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 martina.winston@protective.com. 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.
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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,
