[Remote] Senior Accountant- Profit Sharing Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Protective Life is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst in its Asset Protection Division to manage complex accounting, analysis, and reporting for profit-sharing retrospective programs. The role oversees reconciliations and payout calculations, analyzes program performance, partners across functions to resolve discrepancies, and improves financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and reconcile accounts related to profit-sharing retrospective programs
• Calculate and validate profit-sharing payouts in accordance with contractual agreements
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analysis, and supporting documentation for retrospective programs
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and maintain effective internal controls
• Analyze program performance, identify trends and discrepancies, and drive issues through resolution
• Develop complex financial models and forecasts and communicate key findings to leadership
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Program Management to ensure financial results align with program and contractual terms
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate, complete, and timely documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting and reporting processes
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team members

Skills

• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial systems
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and translate them into accounting calculations and financial reporting
• Ability to analyze large or complex data sets, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Ability to independently manage complex reconciliations, reporting requirements, and competing priorities
• Ability to mentor, guide, and share knowledge with less experienced team members
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 7 or more years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing complex account reconciliations and financial reporting processes
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• CPA or other relevant accounting or finance certification
• Experience with profit-sharing, retrospective, dealer, or insurance-related programs
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or comparable ERP and financial systems
• Experience with Tableau and SQL
• Experience improving or automating accounting, reconciliation, or financial reporting processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• Paid time away benefits, including paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day
• Contributions to healthcare accounts
• A pension plan
• A 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards
• Additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance

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