About Protective Life Corporation

Protective Life Corporation and its subsidiaries provide financial security through insurance and investment products to individuals and families across the United States.* Life insurance products are marketed through our Life and Annuity Division and West Coast Life Division and under the banners of three companies: Protective Life Insurance Company, West Coast Life Insurance Company, and Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company (our New York licensed company).

Our Company has grown and prospered through six generations of management. We have been fortunate to enjoy tremendous growth in sales, earnings, and assets - growth that has been driven by faithfulness to, and consistent application of, our core business principles over time.

Senior Tax Accountant (1651)

Description

Currently Protective Life is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant in its Birmingham, AL corporate headquarters. The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare corporate income tax returns and financial statement accruals, including necessary disclosures.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and review tax provisions/accruals for quarterly and annual SEC and statutory filings.
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, including quarterly estimates.
• Assist with IRS and state taxing authorities audits and inquiries.
•  Tax planning and special projects as assigned.
• Attend weekly meetings and occasional training courses.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting required, masters degree in taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred. If not CPA, must be able to sit for CPA exam.
• Three years of corporate income tax required. Financial reporting experience a plus. 
• Must have proficiency with Excel spreadsheet software.
• Experience with RIA’s InSource Express tax is a plus, but not required.
• Must be organized, detail oriented with strong analytical abilities. 
• Able to meet critical deadlines and handle several projects simultaneously without significant amount of supervision.
• Able to learn new software systems quickly.