Senior Financial Reporting Accountant II

Overview

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Accountant II to join our centralized accounting team in Newport Beach, CA office, with an in-office schedule of 4 days per week.

• Execution of daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting and reporting including processing and review and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of results to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances.
• Preparation and review of various financial reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual GAAP and statutory financial statements, compliance requests, and internal management requests.
• Preparation of fluctuation analysis of quarterly results, including presentation of results to management on a quarterly basis and utilization of tools and technology to generate data visualizations and data driven insights.
• Preparation of technical accounting transaction and policy memos.
• Maintain and support an effective control environment to provide reliable financial reporting.
• Support finance transformation initiatives including automation of existing manual processes, business process redesign and acceleration of the accounting close process.
• May lead functional teams or projects.

• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• 4-year accounting degree or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of financial statement risks and controls.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet and manage responsibilities under tight time frames.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance.
• A desire to mentor colleagues with less experience.

• Expertise in technical accounting and research, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Statutory reporting requirements.
• Professional background in the insurance industry.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system implementation, and system integration for financial applications.
• Proficiency in financial systems, including Oracle ERP, Oracle EPM, Appian, Essbase, Workiva (WDesk).
• Advanced expertise in financial statement analytics with a strong understanding of the structure, geography and components of line items to support accurate reporting and analysis.
• Basic understanding of investments and derivatives accounting, with the ability to analyze financial instruments and their impact on financial statements.

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• Benefits start Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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