Analyst II-Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

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.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the PositionThis position is responsible for preparing accounting and financial analysis for assigned transactions and lines of business related to life insurance and annuity products in the Company’s Protection and Retirement Divisions and Acquisitions segment.  Further, this position will perform segment level reporting and analysis for these divisions and for certain legal entities and subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the analysis of actual quarterly earnings results relative to prior periods for traditional life products.
• Prepare and complete analysis of the quarterly earnings package for the Acquisitions segment.
• Complete quarterly analytics on trended segment results. These analytics include GAAP income statement and balance sheet explanations used to support the quarterly close process and auditor review.
• Communicate conclusions to management related to actual earnings results and research questions that may emerge from review.
• Prepare entries and analysis related to certain Acquisitions blocks.
• Coordinate with administrative units to record entries, perform analysis, and improve processes affecting reporting.
• Confirm that controls relevant to assigned transactions and analysis are performed and operating effectively to ensure appropriate financial reporting.
• Serve as a contact for accounting for certain corporate initiatives which includes coordinating audit requests related to Acquisition blocks providing support for specific accounting questions related to the traditional life block of business.
• Assist with process improvements, including report development in the SAP general ledger analysis tool (AFO – Analysis for Office) and reduction of manual processes.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting
• A minimum of two years of work experience in accounting or finance, preferably including audit
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word
• Insurance accounting experience a significant plus
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) a plus
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required, including ability to analyze impacts of business processes and systems on assigned duties and identify improvements
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and handle several projects simultaneously
• Ability to perform accounting functions and analyze results including identifying issues related to assigned items and lines of business
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team as required
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including the ability to extract appropriate data to convey financial results. Must be able to effectively communicate on financial matters with non-financial personnel.
• Organized and detail oriented

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $59,500 to $87,000. 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] OR [through cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).
Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through 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.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is