General Accounting Analyst II

Summary

Join Protective and be a part of a team that impacts millions of lives by providing protection and peace of mind to customers. As an Analyst II General Accounting, you will contribute to the APD Accounting team, focusing on accounting for various product lines. Your responsibilities will include preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, assisting with audits, and supporting the month-end close process. You will also analyze business results, assist in state filings, and ensure compliance with company and industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more. The ideal candidate possesses an accounting degree, four years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Requirements

• Accounting degree, or equivalent, and 4 years of experience required
• Candidate must be a team player
• Candidate must have excellent computer software skills and must be especially knowledgeable regarding Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork: most possess strong working knowledge of computer systems
• Excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

• Calculate month end journal entries and book associated month-end journals for APD Programs
• Calculate, reconcile, and book accruals
• Analyze any monthly variances
• Complete monthly account reconciliations
• Complete year end reporting as needed
• Work closely with the auditors to provide requested information and answer questions
• Assist in the preparation of the Statutory Financial Reports
• Assist in State Filings and Reporting to various departments of insurance and revenue
• Other duties as assigned Suring compliance with company and industry standards, and maintaining the integrity of the audit process

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior working knowledge of insurance/reinsurance and accounting preferred
• Some insurance knowledge is desired
• Excellent analytical skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• A variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
• Contributions to healthcare accounts
• A pension plan
• A 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards
• Annual incentive based on individual and Company performance