Sr. Investment Accountant

Protective • Birmingham, AL

5d • $76,500 - $120,000

About The Position

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 Life is seeking a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst to join our Investment Accounting team. This role supports accounting functions for Protective’s $80 billion investment portfolio and plays a key part in ensuring accurate reporting across U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting, and management reporting.

The Senior Analyst partners closely with teams across the organization—including investment management, investment operations, accounting policy, asset/liability management, and acquisition integration—to deliver high‑quality analysis, maintain data integrity, and uphold Protective’s standards of financial excellence. This role is ideal for someone who is intellectually curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to deepen expertise in securities accounting while contributing to a collaborative and high‑performance team environment.

Requirements

• Accounting & Investment Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles; familiarity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting; knowledge of investment or securities accounting preferred
• Systems & Technical Aptitude: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; strong ability to understand systems, data flows, and processes; experience with PAM (Princeton Financial Systems) or similar investment accounting systems preferred
• Analytical & Detail Orientation: Excellent analytical skills; strong attention to detail; ability to identify issues, analyze data, and resolve problems
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear and professional communication skills; ability to work effectively with internal partners and external providers
• Execution & Ownership: Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment; ability to work independently or as part of a team; high level of initiative and ownership; intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting required
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within corporate accounting, investment accounting, or financial reporting environments

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Domain Expertise: Exposure to GAAP accounting and Statutory Accounting; experience working with investments or securities accounting processes preferred
• Technical Exposure: Familiarity with investment accounting systems (PAM preferred) and strong proficiency in Excel and related analytical tools

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly investment reporting for GAAP filings, Statutory financial reporting, and internal management reporting, including reporting for Protective’s parent company, Dai‑ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
• Ensure accuracy and data integrity of all inputs into PAM (Princeton Financial Systems Investment Accounting platform), Protective’s investment accounting system.
• Execute month‑end close processes, including data validation, compliance checks, variance analysis, and subledger balancing.
• Perform investment accounting functions and reporting requirements that may vary from period to period depending on business needs.
• Build and deepen subject‑matter expertise in investment accounting and understand its impacts across the organization.
• Collaborate with the accounting policy team to implement new accounting standards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Analyze and resolve issues by coordinating with internal partners and external data providers.
• Assist with developing, managing, and maintaining investment‑related data, including positions, transactions, performance, and analytics for internal and external reporting.
• Support the acquisition integration process by onboarding new assets and ensuring accurate system setup.
• Perform PAM administration responsibilities, including system testing, maintenance, and participation in special projects.
• Contribute as a key team member on investment accounting initiatives and cross‑departmental projects.
• Create and maintain documentation and work instructions for assigned functions.
• Support ad hoc analyses, requests, and projects as needed.
• Cross‑train on team responsibilities to enhance flexibility, coverage, and workload balance to meet departmental deadlines.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level