Impactful Receivables & Billing Specialist

Protective; Chesterfield (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health, dental andvision

Mental health benefits and EmployeeAss

Paid time away benefits

Healthcare contributions and 401(k)

ProHealth Rewards

401(k)matching

Job summary

Protective is seeking a Receivables & Billing Accountant (Analyst General Accounting) to support APD through payment application, account maintenance, and month-end close. You will collaborate with internal partners, customers, dealers, and agents to ensure accurate financial records and processes.

The role emphasizes reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements within a fast-paced accounting environment, with a focus on carries through from payments to cash activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in accounts receivable, cash application, collections, financial operations, or related function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems used to manage financial data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply and reconcile customer payments while researching and resolving payment discrepancies and unapplied cash.
• Maintain customer account records and ensure the accuracy of billing, funding, and receivable transactions.
• Analyze receivable activity, delinquent accounts, and account exceptions to support timely resolution and collections efforts.
• Process and reconcile cancellation, funding, and other account-related transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close activities.
• Investigate variances, reconcile outstanding items, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare recurring operational and accounting reports and analyze trends impacting receivables and cash activity.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

PBS

Financial systems

Job description

Protective is seeking a Receivables & Billing Accountant (Analyst General Accounting) to support APD through payment application, account maintenance, and month-end close. You will collaborate with internal partners, customers, dealers, and agents to ensure accurate financial records and processes.

The role emphasizes reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements within a fast-paced accounting environment, with a focus on carries through from payments to cash activity.