Reinsurance Accountant II

Protective Life - Birmingham, AL

Hiring: Reinsurance Accountant II Company: Protective Life Location: Birmingham, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:53:13 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SAP About the job Experience: •3 years of accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, insurance accounting, or a related field Required Skills: •Prepare and record monthly and quarterly accounting activity for assigned coinsurance and reinsurance agreements •Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables, including settlement statements, reporting packages, journal entries, and account reconciliations •Analyze financial results and trends, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations and supporting documentation •Partner with accounting, actuarial, valuation, business systems, and reinsurance administration teams to resolve issues and improve reporting accuracy •Actively facilitate and support implementation of accounting processes for new acquisitions and reinsurance treaties •Serve as a primary contact for internal stakeholders, external reinsurance partners, and auditors •Support quarterly and annual audit activities by providing requested documentation and responding to inquiries •Assist with statutory reporting requirements, including Schedule S and related exhibits as assigned Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting •Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, insurance accounting, or a related field •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a collaborative team •Operational familiarity with coinsurance and reinsurance treaty structures •Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles •Operational familiarity with reinsurance administration systems such as TAI or similar platforms Compensation: •$70,000 - $85,000 / 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!