What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Tax Analyst position at Protective Life?
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 an experienced Corporate Tax Analyst to join our dynamic Tax Accounting team. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Public Accounting or Corporate Accounting who are passionate about tax compliance and financial reporting. You will play a key role in preparing and reviewing quarterly tax provisions, supporting public-facing financial statements, and managing federal and state income tax returns. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex tax challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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. 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.
Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $61,000 to $85,000. 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.
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 an experienced Corporate Tax Analyst to join our dynamic Tax Accounting team. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Public Accounting or Corporate Accounting who are passionate about tax compliance and financial reporting. You will play a key role in preparing and reviewing quarterly tax provisions, supporting public-facing financial statements, and managing federal and state income tax returns. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex tax challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review quarterly tax provisions for GAAP and statutory reporting
- Assist in preparing public-facing financial statements and related disclosures
- Prepare federal pro-forma and consolidated income tax returns
- Prepare and review state separate and combined income tax returns
- Prepare tax-basis balance sheets under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740
- Conduct tax research for special projects and provide technical insights
- Collaborate with an experienced tax team and cross-functional partners
- Utilize integrated tax provision and return software (OneSource) in a paperless environment
- Strong understanding of ASC 740 and tax accounting principles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly
- Experience with OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, and SAP preferred
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience (non- internship) in income tax compliance and financial reporting required
- Prior experience in Public Accounting or Corporate Accounting strongly preferred
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. 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.
Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $61,000 to $85,000. 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.
Salary : $61,000 - $85,000