Financial Reporting Accountant II Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Accounting

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.

Protective is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant II to join our Financial Reporting team in a hybrid capacity based at our Birmingham, AL headquarters. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in insurance financial reporting, GAAP accounting, parent-company reporting, and earnings analysis while partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Investments, Asset Liability Management, Legal, and Investor Relations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of reporting processes, and delivering meaningful financial insights. This position provides visibility across the organization through regular interaction with senior leadership and the opportunity to present financial results to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate the quarterly parent-company reporting process on a JGAAP basis , including gathering, reviewing, and consolidating information from business segments and functional areas
Research, analyze, and respond to reporting and accounting inquiries from parent-company stakeholders
Own the monthly and quarterly close process for the Stable Value segment
Analyze financial results against historical trends, forecasts, and budgets, identifying and explaining key business drivers and variances
Prepare and present quarterly earnings analyses and reporting packages to internal stakeholders
Perform accounting activities related to new Stable Value contract issuances and support Investor Relations and Legal with issuance activity
Prepare journal entries related to Stable Value contract payments and initiate payout wire requests
Analyze, report, and present GAAP financial results for the Corporate & Other segment
Execute and maintain key financial controls and support internal and external audit activities
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, increase efficiency, and enhance controls
Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and company-wide initiatives as needed

Core Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):

Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting practices
Ability to think critically and independently when evaluating accounting and business issues
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present financial results and communicate insights to stakeholders
Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines in a quarterly close environment
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple business functions
Self-starter with a willingness to take initiative and learn new areas of the business
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement and operational efficiency
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3 years of cumulative financial reporting, accounting, audit, or related experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

CPA designation strongly preferred
Public accounting experience
Insurance industry experience
Knowledge of statutory accounting principles
Experience presenting financial results to leadership
Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or reporting efficiencies
Familiarity with SAP or similar accounting platforms
Experience using Microsoft…