Senior Accountant

Overview

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Accountant I to join our Policyholder Transaction Accounting team in Newport Beach, CA or Charlotte, NC. This role is hybrid and empowers employees to work both in and out of the office.

• Prepare system-to-ledger reconciliations for policy-level accounting activity in accordance with established procedures.
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies using existing methods and tools, escalating complex and non-routine issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members and upstream partners to support issue resolution and meet service level expectations.
• Prepare and post correcting journal entries under guidance to resolve identified variances.
• Process daily cash-related entries associated with policyholder transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support adherence to reconciliation policies and internal controls, ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key metrics, including reconciliation timeliness, accuracy, and exception volumes.
• Participate in testing and validation activities for reconciliation tools, accounting systems, or workflow enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide input on efficiency or quality enhancements.

• 5+ years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience.
• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Solid understanding of financial statement risks and internal controls.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel or similar tools.

• Working with large data sets.
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Oracle and ARCs a plus.

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$93,600.00 - $

Your Benefits Start Day 1

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including:
  Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.