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Senior Accounting Analyst - Profit Sharing Programs

Protective Work From Home 1 day ago

finance

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's Asset Protection Division (APD) is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to lead complex financial analysis and reporting for profit-sharing retrospective programs. This role offers the opportunity to learn existing processes and drive optimization and automation initiatives, bridging gaps between dealer agreements and actual performance. You will collaborate across Finance, Accounting, and Program Management teams, provide strategic insights to leadership, and mentor junior analysts while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and reconcile profit-sharing retrospective program accounts.

Calculate and validate profit-sharing payouts based on contractual agreements.

Prepare detailed financial reports and variance analyses for retros programs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with program terms.

Monitor program performance metrics, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.

Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.

Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

Lead complex modeling and forecasting for retros programs and present insights to leadership.

Complete monthly account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).

Familiarity with profit-sharing structures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with Tableau, SQL queries, and NetSuite is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. CPA or advanced certification preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis or program management, ideally with profit-sharing or insurance-related programs.

Proven ability to manage complex reconciliations and financial reporting processes.

Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

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