Financial Reporting Accountant II - Separate Accounts

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.

Join a collaborative and highly visible financial reporting team supporting Separate Accounts within a leading insurance environment. In this role, you will contribute to critical monthly and quarterly close processes, prepare financial statements, and support audits for multiple entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to deepen technical expertise in GAAP/STAT reporting while partnering cross-functionally with actuarial, reinsurance, IT, and audit teams. The position offers strong exposure to complex insurance accounting and a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

This is a Hybrid role which reports to the office 3 times a week.

Key Responsibilities: 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

Core Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities): Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP and statutory reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas such as SUMIF)

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy

Effective organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing workloads

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and initiative

Minimum Requirements 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

Preferred Qualifications Experience with general ledger systems (SAP preferred)

Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes

Audit or audit preparation experience

Exposure to insurance accounting or separate accounts environments

Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

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 eric.hess@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.