Financial Reporting Accountant II

Protective•Birmingham, AL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The internal title for this role is Analyst II Financial Reporting.

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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