Senior Accountant, General Accounting - Reinsurance Accounting (Hybrid Birmingham, Alabama)

Protective Life Insurance Company
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2025
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. This position will assist in the oversight of the accounting/reporting process for multiple reinsurers. More specifically, this position is responsible for completing various monthly and quarterly accounting responsibilities including general ledger and insurance subledger journal entries, reporting packages/deliverables, reconciliations for reinsurance accounts, and other various assigned duties related to reinsurance accounting work. This position will help ensure data integrity by analyzing work and providing support. As part of the Reinsurance Accounting department, part of their analysis will involve treaties with our reinsurance partners. The position will also be involved in setting up new processes for acquisitions and new treaties. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for booking monthly and quarterly activity, ensuring calculations and entries are accurate for multiple agreements. Responsible for completing monthly and quarterly deliverables, including settlement statements, cession entry checks, and various other reports and deliverables. Responsible for analyzing results and providing additional support and explanation when needed. Responsible for preparation of key account reconciliations. Responsible for researching key variance and/or anomalies and reaching out to the appropriate departments to explain or correct. Assist with support for internal and external auditors for quarterly and annual reviews. Serve as one of the points of contact for both internal and external parties to assist with support for inquiries. Assist with various statutory statements and exhibits as assigned. Cross-training within the team Assist with process improvement and automating manual processes. Other accounting and financial job duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting required Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and part of a team as required. Preferred Qualifications CPA or equivalent certification preferred Insurance Industry experience Experience with SAP Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $62,000 to $80,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective's total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance. The internal title for this position is Analyst II, General Accounting #LI-EH1 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.