Senior Accountant

Job Category: Business and finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Protective Life

Company Overview 

Protective Life Corporation, a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), provides life insurance, annuity, and asset protection solutions to over 14.4 million people. With more than $118 billion in assets (as of Dec. 31, 2023) and a team of 3,800+ employees, we’re committed to helping people protect what matters most.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Protective supports a strong virtual workforce and has core locations in the greater Cincinnati and St. Louis areas. Our team puts people first—delivering on promises with integrity, financial stability, and a long-term focus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform investment accounting tasks and monthly close processes

  • Ensure data integrity in PAM (investment accounting system)

  • Prepare financial reports, journal entries, and variance analyses

  • Support new asset onboarding from acquisitions

  • Assist with system testing, projects, and documentation

  • Collaborate across departments to ensure accounting compliance

  • Contribute to ongoing process improvements and cross-training


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

  • 2+ years of accounting experience; CPA is a plus

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Familiarity with GAAP, Statutory Accounting, and investment systems (PAM experience a plus)

  • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively

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