Senior Accountant II

Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Accountant II to join our Corporate Accounting Operations Team in Newport Beach, CA.

• This role is 100% remote. You’ll stay connected to Pacific Life from your home office.

As a Senior Accountant II, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success participating in the financial close of Corporate PL and PL&A business units along with their affiliated subsidiaries. This encompasses performing thorough analyses of financial statements, conducting reconciliations, preparing entries, and reports essential for the financial closure. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of 8 people in the Corporate Accounting Operations division.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage the accounting closure of Corporate PL and PL&A business units and their subsidiaries.

• Conduct comprehensive financial statement analyses and reconciliations.

• Support the consolidation process for PMHC and its subsidiaries.

• Serve as a support resource for corporate and compensation accruals.

• Review and approve specific transaction journal entries and peer-reviewed work.

• Perform data analysis and account reconciliation.

• Prepare entries, reports, and analyses necessary for financial closure.

• Participate in various projects, including process enhancement, automation, and procedural documentation.

The experience you will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required to ensure a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in accounting, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, and financial statement analyses.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle GL or similar) and Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

What will make you stand out:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, Stat and GAP accounting standards.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 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

EEO Statement:

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.