Hiring: Financial Reporting Accountant II Company: Protective Life Location: Birmingham, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:37:20 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP, Segment About the job Experience: •2 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •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 •Insurance or financial services accounting experience •CPA designation or progress toward certification •Operational familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools •The internal title for this role is Analyst II Financial Reporting. Compensation: •$70,000 - $94,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!