Job Title: Senior Accounting Analyst
Location: Newport Beach, California

Position Type: Full Time

Interest Category: Accounting/Auditing/Tax

Job Description: ABOUT US:
Pacific Life offers life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds, along with a variety of investment products and services, all of which provide The Power to Help You Succeed.

Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, Pacific Life is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 2700 employees. We pride ourselves on providing an innovative work environment which is highly challenging and exceptionally rewarding. We firmly believe each employee plays a part in our continued growth and success.

Currently, we are seeking a talented Sr. Accounting Analyst to join the Corporate Finace team. The Corporate Division is responsible for supporting the goals and initiatives of all other divisions throughout the company and its subsidiaries.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. Accounting Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

•Reconcile and analyze data and record journal entries to properly reflect GAAP and Statutory accounting information
•Research and resolve issues, exceptions, and outstanding items
•Provide appropriate documentation and audit trail to support conclusions and obtain approvals
•Utilize system applications to research and generate reports.

Additional responsibilities include:

•Reserve reconciliation
•Separate Account Product Accounting
•General expense accruals
•Tax provision
•Financial statement review
•Surveys
•Disclosures
•Management Reports
•STAT to GAAP Reconciliation
•PLIC Retrocession and Reinsurance Submission
•Sub Equity Reconciliation
•Reinsurance submissions
•Write or maintain desk procedures
•Redesign/streamline inefficient processes or reports
•Provide training and/or serve as a resource for others

FACTORS FOR SUCCESS:
•BS/BA Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
.CPA required
•3-5 years of related experience (public accounting or insurance industry)
•Demonstrated analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
•Ability to work independently on assignments of various levels of complexity
•Proven organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
•Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate with others to effectively solve problems
•Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office products and PeopleSoft

Join the Pacific Life team and watch your career grow!

We offer competitive pay/ bonus program and a comprehensive benefits package including:

. Medical/Dental coverage
. TWO retirement plans:
.401k retirement plan with company match
.Company-paid Retirement Benefit Account (company contributes 4% up to taxable wage base and 8% over to IRS compensation maximum
. Vacation/holiday pay
. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
. And much more!

Interested candidates should apply online: www.pacificlife.com

*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.

*Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V