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Senior Accountant, General Accounting - Reinsurance Accounting

Protective Life Insurance Company
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Aug 11, 2025
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. This role supports the oversight of accounting and reporting processes for multiple reinsurance agreements. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of monthly and quarterly accounting tasks, including journal entries for both the general ledger and insurance subledger, preparation of reporting packages and deliverables, account reconciliations, and other duties related to reinsurance accounting. This position plays a key role in ensuring data integrity through detailed analysis and support. As part of the Reinsurance Accounting team, the role will also involve working with reinsurance treaties and contributing to the development of processes for new acquisitions and treaty setups. Key Responsibilities Record monthly and quarterly activity, ensuring accuracy across multiple reinsurance agreements. Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly reports, including settlement statements, cession entry validations, and other required documentation. Analyze financial results and provide insights or explanations as needed. Prepare reconciliations for key reinsurance accounts. Investigate and resolve variances or anomalies by collaborating with relevant departments. Support internal and external audits during quarterly and annual review cycles. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding reinsurance accounting inquiries. Assist with the preparation of statutory statements and exhibits. Participate in cross-training initiatives within the team. Contribute to process improvement efforts, including automation of manual tasks. Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required). 3-5 years of professional accounting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team. Preferred Qualifications CPA or equivalent certification Experience in the insurance industry Familiarity with SAP Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. 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. The internal title for this position is Analyst II, General Accounting. 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 martina.winston@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.