Job Description:
Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience.
We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Accountant II to join our Corporate Accounting Operations Team in Newport Beach, CA.
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This role is 100% remote. You’ll stay connected to Pacific Life from your home office.
As a Senior Accountant II, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success participating in the financial close of Corporate PL and PL&A business units along with their affiliated subsidiaries. This encompasses performing thorough analyses of financial statements, conducting reconciliations, preparing entries, and reports essential for the financial closure. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 8 people in the Corporate Accounting Operations division.
How you will make an impact:
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Manage the accounting closure of Corporate PL and PL&A business units and their subsidiaries.
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Conduct comprehensive financial statement analyses and reconciliations.
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Support the consolidation process for PMHC and its subsidiaries.
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Serve as a support resource for corporate and compensation accruals.
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Review and approve specific transaction journal entries and peer-reviewed work.
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Perform data analysis and account reconciliation.
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Prepare entries, reports, and analyses necessary for financial closure.
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Participate in various projects, including process enhancement, automation, and procedural documentation.
The experience you will bring:
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A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required to ensure a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
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The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in accounting, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, and financial statement analyses.
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Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle GL or similar) and Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
What will make you stand out:
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, Stat and GAP accounting standards.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
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Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$108,000.00 - $132,000.00
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
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Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
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Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
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Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
Pacific Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pacific Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Pacific Life.
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Retirement Support — Retirement funding includes both an automatic company contribution and a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, positioned as a standout element of the package. Vesting is defined at three years in official materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous and scalable with tenure, complemented by multiple paid holidays and options to augment PTO. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance further extend coverage for families.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A flexible annual wellbeing reimbursement supports diverse needs alongside counseling resources and wellness tools. Day‑one eligibility for core coverages adds immediate lifestyle value.
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For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones or grow your assets for retirement, Pacific Life offers innovative products and services that provide value and financial security for current and future generations. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients and has been named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com. Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2022 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2022 FORTUNE 500® list. Learn more about Pacific Life: www.instagram.com/pacificlife www.twitter.com/pacificlife www.facebook.com/PacificLife www.youtube.com/user/PacificLifeInsurance Please review our social media guidelines: paclife.co/social








