Strategic Receivables & Billing Accountant

Protective; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Protective is seeking an Receivables & Billing Accountant in Missouri to support the Asset Protection Division through broad AR and accounting activities. You’ll apply payments, maintain customer records, analyze activity, and assist with month-end close while collaborating with partners and auditors.

The role offers growth in receivables and revenue accounting within a high-performing accounting team, with a focus on internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in accounts receivable, cash application, collections, or related functions.
• Knowledge of account reconciliations, financial analysis, and accounting processes.
• 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.
• 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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

PBS

Job description

Protective is seeking an Receivables & Billing Accountant in Missouri to support the Asset Protection Division through broad AR and accounting activities. You’ll apply payments, maintain customer records, analyze activity, and assist with month-end close while collaborating with partners and auditors.

The role offers growth in receivables and revenue accounting within a high-performing accounting team, with a focus on internal controls and process improvements.