Remote Participation Accountant: Profit-Sharing & Analytics

Protective Life Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Protective Life Corporation is seeking an analytical accounting professional to support its profit-sharing retrospective programs within the Asset Protection Division. This role handles calculation, reconciliation, reporting, and administration of profit-sharing arrangements with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–2 years of experience, plus advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting, finance, financial analysis, or program analysis experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience interpreting financial data and performing account reconciliations.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and reconcile profit-sharing retrospective program accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate, validate, and support the timely processing of profit-sharing payouts in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Analyze financial and operational data to monitor program performance and identify trends, variances, or discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, schedules, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to research issues, resolve discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, controls, and data integrity.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Protective Life Corporation is seeking an analytical accounting professional to support its profit-sharing retrospective programs within the Asset Protection Division. This role handles calculation, reconciliation, reporting, and administration of profit-sharing arrangements with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 1–2 years of experience, plus advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).