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27 Protective Life Investment Analyst Jobs Hiring Near You

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Protective is seeking a Reinsurance Accounting Analyst II to join our Reinsurance Accounting team.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Protective is seeking a Reinsurance Accounting Analyst II to join our Reinsurance Accounting team.

We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the ... Protective is seeking a Reinsurance Accounting Analyst II to join our Reinsurance Accounting team.

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Birmingham, AL · On-site

$61 - $77.50/hr

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Do workers at Protective Life get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Protective Life pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Protective Life, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Protective Life affordable enough for their workers?

Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
58% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Protective Life?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Protective Life?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Protective Life managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.

Do jobs at Protective Life spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Protective Life?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
93% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Protective Life good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Protective Life feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Protective Life?

Most people feel stressed here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Protective Life recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Protective Life?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Protective Life?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Protective Life’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Protective Life is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Protective Life?

Infographic showing various Investment Analyst job openings at Protective Life in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, and 28% Hybrid job distribution.

Financial Reporting Accountant II

Protective

Birmingham, AL • Hybrid

$70K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Protective Life rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 315 rated insurance


Job description

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 is seeking an analytical accounting professional to join our Financial Reporting team in our Birmingham, AL office. This role supports the preparation and analysis of financial results across our life insurance and annuity businesses, including the Protection, Retirement, and Acquisitions segments.
 
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting and financial analysis, along with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail. This position offers the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with accounting, FP&A, and actuarial teams, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting ongoing process improvements.
 
This is a Hybrid role which reports to the office 3 times a week.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis of traditional life product performance, including review of trends and variance drivers
  • Prepare segment-level reporting packages and disclosures for the Acquisitions segment
  • Partner with accounting, FP&A, and actuarial teams to understand and communicate financial results
  • Serve as a primary contact for assigned products or acquisition transactions, including accounting analysis and journal entries
  • Support quarterly close processes through income statement and balance sheet analytics and explanations
  • Ensure assigned controls are performed and operating effectively in support of accurate financial reporting
  • Coordinate with internal teams to improve processes impacting financial reporting and analysis
  • Support internal and external audit requests and respond to accounting-related inquiries
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including reducing manual processes
Core Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-financial partners
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
  • Experience performing accounting functions and financial analysis
Preferred Qualifications
  • Insurance or financial services accounting experience
  • CPA designation or progress toward certification
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems
  • Experience with Workiva (Wdesk)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools
Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $70,000 to $94,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. 
 
 
The internal title for this role is Analyst II Financial Reporting. #LI-AP1

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.


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