Analyst II General Accounting-Reinsurance (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 Position This position is responsible for completing accounting related system balancing work, reconciliations to ensure both data integrity and accounting accuracy, management of selected suspense account reconciliations and various other accounting duties, such as various assigned statutory accounting duties and retained assets accounting.  Consistency in the performance of these duties is key. In this capacity, it is critical the incumbent provide quality, hands-on attention to the accuracy of underlying systems, general ledger balances/entries, corporate objectives, deadlines for assigned statutory responsibilities.  The position is expected to provide accurate, timely and quality accounting work using available tools, including Excel, data warehouses and the Company’s general ledger. The position also requires sufficient familiarity with Reinsurance and TPA agreements, as well as the Company’s administrative systems (such as LifeComm, TAI, Enterprise Data Warehouse, etc), related to the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

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Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Close entries
• Manual accounting for multiple coinsurances and TPA agreements
• Monthly/Quarterly closing journals 
Accounting and Finance related work
• Monthly/Quarterly account reconciliations
• Fulfill various audit requests
• Documentation and filing
• Prepare, calculate and/or validate reports sent by/to TPAs
• Prepare wire transfers and journals
• Various project work
Quarterly and Annual Statutory Work
• Assist with various general account and separate account statutory statements and exhibits as assigned
• Assist with related internal and external audits

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, with a CPA designation preferred.
• Two to five years of applicable experience, preferably in the insurance environment, is required. 
• This position requires high level critical thinking skills, a working knowledge of GAAP accounting, Statutory reporting for reinsurance, general ledgers, accounting related systems & databases and operational accounting process flows.
• The incumbent must also be able to understand the workings and detail of underlying administrative systems.
• The position must have a heightened sense of urgency and is expected to be at a level beyond just reporting and/or balancing numbers and data. 
• The incumbent must have the ability to identify, understand and make accurate evaluations and/or corrections for unusual fluctuations, variances and/or errors.  While understanding the larger picture is important, being detail-oriented is extremely critical for this position to succeed.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $59,500 to $75,000. 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 to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace unique skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable and accou